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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2010MATRIX FWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECONNECTING ROD, ENGINE
2010 Toyota Matrix FWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Connecting Rod, Engine
2010 Toyota Matrix FWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING ROD
The connecting cap bolts should be tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)
Step 2
Mark the front of the connecting rod cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
Connecting Rod Side Clearance, Out-of-Round and Diameter
Standard Connecting Rod Large End Bore Diameter:
Standard Connecting Rod Bearing Thickness:
The connecting cap bolts should be tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)
Step 2
Mark the front of the connecting rod cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
Connecting Rod Side Clearance, Out-of-Round and Diameter
Standard Connecting Rod Large End Bore Diameter:
Standard Connecting Rod Bearing Thickness:
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.