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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2008HIGHLANDER 2WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINEENGINE LUBRICATIONOIL PUMP, ENGINE
2008 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
Oil Pump, Engine
2008 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Oil Pump, Engine
OIL PUMP
Temporarily tighten the timing chain cover with the 23 bolts and 2 nuts.
Bolt length
NOTE: Make sure that there is no oil on the bolt threads.
Fully tighten the bolts in area 1 and area 2.
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
Fully tighten the bolts and nuts in area 3.
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
HINT: Tighten the bolts and nuts from top to bottom as shown in the illustration.
Fully tighten the bolts in area 4.
Bolt A - Torque: 43 Nm (438 kgf-cm, 32 ft-lbf)
Except bolt A - Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
HINT: Tighten the bolts from bottom to top as shown in the illustration.
OIL PUMP COVER
Torque: 9.1 Nm (93 kgf-cm, 81 in-lbf)
Temporarily tighten the timing chain cover with the 23 bolts and 2 nuts.
Bolt length
NOTE: Make sure that there is no oil on the bolt threads.
Fully tighten the bolts in area 1 and area 2.
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
Fully tighten the bolts and nuts in area 3.
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
HINT: Tighten the bolts and nuts from top to bottom as shown in the illustration.
Fully tighten the bolts in area 4.
Bolt A - Torque: 43 Nm (438 kgf-cm, 32 ft-lbf)
Except bolt A - Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
HINT: Tighten the bolts from bottom to top as shown in the illustration.
OIL PUMP COVER
Torque: 9.1 Nm (93 kgf-cm, 81 in-lbf)
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.