Sienna AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2007)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting Rod
Connecting rod bolt diameter
Standard ............................................................................................................................................................... 7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.284 to 0.287 inch)
Minimum ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7.0 mm (0.276 inch)
Connecting rod thrust clearance
Standard ....................................................................................................................................................... 0.15 to 0.40 mm (0.0059 to 0.0157 inch)
Maximum ................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.50 mm (0.020 inch)
Connecting rod oil clearance
Standard ................................................................................................................................................... 0.045 to 0.067 mm (0.0018 to 0.0026 inch)
Maximum ............................................................................................................................................................................... 0.070 mm (0.0028 inch)
Connecting rod out-of alignment
Maximum .......................................................................................................................................... 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Connecting rod twist
Maximum .......................................................................................................................................... 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Connecting rod bushing inside diameter .................................................................................................... 22.005 to 22.014 mm (0.8663 to 0.8667 inch)
Rod Bearing Cap
Step 1
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque ....................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
Step 2
Mark the front side of each connecting cap bolt with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.