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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2009VENZA AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINETIMING COMPONENTSTIMING COVER
2009 Toyota Venza AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
Timing Cover
2009 Toyota Venza AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Timing Cover
TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Temporarily tighten the timing chain cover with the 23 bolts and 2 nuts.

Bolt Length

Make sure that there is no oil on the threads of bolt B and C.
Fully tighten the bolts in area 1 and area 2.
Torque 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15ft-lbf)
Fully tighten the bolts and nuts in area 3.
Torque 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15ft-lbf)
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, 32ft-lbf)
Except bolt A - Torque 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15ft-lbf)
Tighten the bolts from bottom to top as shown in the illustration.
Temporarily tighten the timing chain cover with the 23 bolts and 2 nuts.
Bolt Length
Make sure that there is no oil on the threads of bolt B and C.
Fully tighten the bolts in area 1 and area 2.
Torque 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15ft-lbf)
Fully tighten the bolts and nuts in area 3.
Torque 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15ft-lbf)
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, 32ft-lbf)
Except bolt A - Torque 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15ft-lbf)
Tighten the bolts from bottom to top as shown in the illustration.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.