Connecting Rod: Service and Repair

Lexus manuals for this model year do not show a separate on-vehicle procedure for Connecting Rods. Lexus does group this procedure with Cylinder Block Assembly Service and Repair. Service and Repair

Fig. 30 Piston Check Locations:

Fig. 31 Piston Check Locations:

When installed, the piston front mark should face the front of the engine. Pistons come in three standard sizes located on top of the piston, 1, 2, or 3. They are also available .50 inch oversized, Figs. 30 and 31.