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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2008RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD, ENGINE
2008 Toyota RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
Connecting Rod, Engine
2008 Toyota RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
CONNECTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Maximum bend:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Maximum twist:
0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
CONNECTING ROD BOLT
Standard diameter:
7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 in.)
Minimum diameter:
7.0 mm (0.276 in.)
CONNECTING ROD TORQUE
Torque: 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)
Retighten the cap bolts by 90° as shown in the illustration.
Maximum bend:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Maximum twist:
0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
CONNECTING ROD BOLT
Standard diameter:
7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 in.)
Minimum diameter:
7.0 mm (0.276 in.)
CONNECTING ROD TORQUE
Torque: 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)
Retighten the cap bolts by 90° as shown in the illustration.
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.