Connecting Rod, Engine

1GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: SERVICE DATA

Connecting rod





Connecting rod cap
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the connecting rod cap bolts.

Step 1:





- Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque: 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)

Step 2:
- Mark the front side of each connecting rod cap bolt with paint.





- Tighten the cap bolts in step 1 another 90°.
Check that the painted marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.