GS 450h V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE) Hybrid (2007)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
CONNECTING ROD
Connecting rod thrust clearance
Standard ............................................................................................................................................................... 0.15 to 0.40 (0.0059 to 0.0157 in.)
Maximum .................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.50 mm (0.020 in.)
Connecting rod oil clearance
Standard ........................................................................................................................................................... 0.045 to 0.067 (0.0018 to 0.0026 in.)
Maximum ................................................................................................................................................................................ 0.070 mm (0.0028 in.)
Connecting rod out-of alignment
Maximum ............................................................................................................................................... 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Connecting rod twist
Maximum ............................................................................................................................................... 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Connecting rod bolt diameter
Standard ................................................................................................................................................................ 7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 in.)
Minimum ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7.0 mm (0.276 in.)
CONNECTING ROD CAP BOLTS
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.
Torque ..................................................................................................................................................................... 40 N*m (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf)
Step 2:
Mark the front side of each connecting cap bolt with paint.
Tighten the cap bolts another 90° as shown in the illustration in the order in step 1.
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.