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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2012CT 200H L4-1.8L (2ZR-FXE) HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECONNECTING ROD, ENGINE
2012 Lexus CT 200h L4-1.8L (2ZR-FXE) Hybrid
Connecting Rod, Engine
2012 Lexus CT 200h L4-1.8L (2ZR-FXE) HybridSECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts
Inspection
Measure the bolt diameter in the area shown
Standard diameter 6.6 to 6.7 mm (0.260 to 0.264 in.)
Minimum diameter 6.4 mm (0.252 in.)
Tightening Sequence
Step 1:
Install and alternately tighten bolts in several steps
Torque 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
Step 2:
Tighten bolts 90°
Connecting Rods
Thrust Clearance
Standard 0.160 to 0.342 mm (0.00630 to 0.0135 in.)
Maximum 0.342 mm (0.0135 in.)
Oil Clearance
Standard 0.014 to 0.038 mm (0.000551 to 0.00150 in.)
Maximum 0.070 mm (0.00276 in.)
Standard Connecting Rod Large End Bore Diameter
Standard Connecting Rod Small End Bore Diameter 20.012 to 20.021 mm (0.78787 to 0.78823 in.)
Standard Connecting Rod Bearing Thickness
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.