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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011FJ CRUISER 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINETIMING COVER
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)
Timing Cover
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)SECTION Timing Cover
TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the timing chain cover with the 26 bolts labeled A, B, C, D and the 2 nuts. Tighten the bolts and nuts uniformly in several steps.

Text in Illustration

Bolt Length:

Make sure that there is no oil on the bolt threads.
Fully tighten the bolts in Area 1.
Torque 47 Nm (479 kgf-cm, 35 ft-lbf)
Tighten the bolts from bottom to top as shown in the illustration.
Fully tighten the bolts in Area 2.
Torque 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft-lbf)
Fully tighten the bolts in Area 3.
Torque 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft-lbf)
Tighten the bolts and nuts from top to bottom as shown in the illustration.
Fully tighten the bolts in Area 4.
Torque 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft-lbf)
Tighten the bolts from bottom to top as shown in the illustration.
Install the timing chain cover with the 26 bolts labeled A, B, C, D and the 2 nuts. Tighten the bolts and nuts uniformly in several steps.
Text in Illustration
Bolt Length:
Make sure that there is no oil on the bolt threads.
Fully tighten the bolts in Area 1.
Torque 47 Nm (479 kgf-cm, 35 ft-lbf)
Tighten the bolts from bottom to top as shown in the illustration.
Fully tighten the bolts in Area 2.
Torque 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft-lbf)
Fully tighten the bolts in Area 3.
Torque 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft-lbf)
Tighten the bolts and nuts from top to bottom as shown in the illustration.
Fully tighten the bolts in Area 4.
Torque 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft-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.