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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2009ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD BEARING
2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
Connecting Rod Bearing
2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Connecting Rod Bearing
CONNECTING ROD DIAMETER
CONNECTING ROD BEARING CENTER WALL THICKNESS
CONNECTING ROD
Maximum out-of-alignment: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Maximum twist: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE
Standard thrust clearance: 0.15 to 0.40 mm (0.0059 to 0.0157 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance: 0.50 mm (0.020 in.)
CONNECTING ROD OIL CLEARANCE
Standard oil clearance: 0.045 to 0.067 mm (0.0018 to 0.0026 in.)
Maximum oil clearance: 0.070 mm (0.0028 in.)
CONNECTING ROD BOLT
Standard diameter: 7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.284 to 0.287 in.)
Minimum diameter: 7.0 mm (0.276 in.)
CONNECTING ROD CAP BOLTS
HINT: The connecting rod 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: 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)
Step 2
Mark the front side of each connecting rod cap bolt with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.