tC L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2005)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting Rod Thrust Clearance
Standard thrust clearance .............................................................................................................................. 0.160 to 0.362 mm (0.0063 to 0.0143 inch)
Maximum thrust clearance .......................................................................................................................................................... 0.362 mm (0.0143 inch)
Connecting Rod Oil Clearance
Standard oil clearance ................................................................................................................................... 0.024 to 0.048 mm (0.0009 to 0.0019 inch)
Maximum oil clearance ................................................................................................................................................................. 0.08 mm (0.0032 inch)
Connecting Rod Sub-Assembly
Maximum misalignment .......................................................................................................................... 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Maximum twist ........................................................................................................................................ 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Connecting Rod Bolt
Standard diameter ...................................................................................................................................................... 7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 inch)
Maximum diameter ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7.0 mm (0.276 inch)
Connecting Rod Bolt Torque and Sequence
Using a 12 mm socket wrench, tighten the bolts in several passes to the specified torque.
Torque .......................................................................................................................................................................... 24.5 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
Mark the front of the connecting rod bolts with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.