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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011LANDCRUISER V8-5.7L (3UR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECONNECTING ROD, ENGINE
2011 Toyota Landcruiser V8-5.7L (3UR-FE)
Connecting Rod, Engine
2011 Toyota Landcruiser V8-5.7L (3UR-FE)SECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
The connecting rod cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft-lbf)
Step 2
Mark the front side of each connecting rod cap bolt with paint.
Tighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration in the order in step 1.
Check that the painted marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.
Connecting Rod Side Clearance, Out-of-round, & Diameter
The connecting rod cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft-lbf)
Step 2
Mark the front side of each connecting rod cap bolt with paint.
Tighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration in the order in step 1.
Check that the painted marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.
Connecting Rod Side Clearance, Out-of-round, & Diameter
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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.