Avalon V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2006)
Connecting Rod Bearing: Specifications
ROD BEARING CAP
The connecting cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
SST 09011-38121
Torque: 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
Step 2
Mark the front side of each connecting cap bolt with paint.
Tighten the cap bolts another 90° as shown in the illustration.
CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE
Standard thrust clearance: 0.15 to 0.40 mm (0.0059 to 0.0157 inch)
Maximum thrust clearance: 0.50 mm (0.020 inch)
CONNECTING ROD OIL CLEARANCE
Standard oil clearance: 0.045 to 0.067 mm (0.0018 to 0.0026 inch)
Maximum oil clearance: 0.070 mm (0.0028 inch)
CONNECTING ROD DIAMETER