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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA20084 RUNNER 2WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD, ENGINE
2008 Toyota 4 Runner 2WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)
Connecting Rod, Engine
2008 Toyota 4 Runner 2WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)SECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE
Standard: 0.160 to 0.290 mm (0.0063 to 0.0114 in.)
Maximum: 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.)
CONNECTING ROD BOLT
Standard diameter:
7.200 to 7.300 mm (0.2835 to 0.2874 in.)
Minimum diameter:
7.00 mm (0.2756 in.)
CONNECTING CAP BOLT
Torque: 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)
Mark the front of the connecting cap bolt with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.
Standard: 0.160 to 0.290 mm (0.0063 to 0.0114 in.)
Maximum: 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.)
CONNECTING ROD BOLT
Standard diameter:
7.200 to 7.300 mm (0.2835 to 0.2874 in.)
Minimum diameter:
7.00 mm (0.2756 in.)
CONNECTING CAP BOLT
Torque: 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)
Mark the front of the connecting cap bolt with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.