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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2009VENZA AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSMAIN BEARING CAP TORQUE AND SEQUENCE
2009 Toyota Venza AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
Main Bearing Cap Torque and Sequence
2009 Toyota Venza AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Main Bearing Cap Torque and Sequence
CRANKSHAFT
Install the crankshaft bearing cap bolts.
The crankshaft bearing cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1
Install and uniformly tighten the 16 crankshaft bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 61 Nm (622 kgf-cm, 45ft-lbf)
If any of the crankshaft bearing cap bolts does not meet the torque specified, replace it.
Step 2
Mark the front of the bearing cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the bearing cap bolts 90° in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front of the engine.
Install 8 new seal washers and uniformly tighten the 8 crankshaft bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 52 Nm (525 kgf-cm, 38ft-lbf)
Bolt Length:
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
Install the crankshaft bearing cap bolts.
The crankshaft bearing cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1
Install and uniformly tighten the 16 crankshaft bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 61 Nm (622 kgf-cm, 45ft-lbf)
If any of the crankshaft bearing cap bolts does not meet the torque specified, replace it.
Step 2
Mark the front of the bearing cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the bearing cap bolts 90° in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front of the engine.
Install 8 new seal washers and uniformly tighten the 8 crankshaft bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 52 Nm (525 kgf-cm, 38ft-lbf)
Bolt Length:
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
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.