Toyota 1 MZ–FE Manual page 146

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1MZ–FE ENGINE – ENGINE MECHANICAL
(b) Uniformly loosen and remove the 16 main bearing cap
bolts, in several passes, in the sequence shown.
(c) Using a screwdriver, pry out main bearing caps,
remove the 4 main bearing caps, lower bearings and
(No.2 main bearing cap only) 2 lower thrust washers.
HINT:
Keep the lower bearing and main bearing cap
together.
Arrange the main bearing caps and lower thrust
washers in correct order.
(d) Lift out the crankshaft.
HINT: Keep the upper bearings together with the cyl–
inder block.
(e) Clean each main journal and bearing.
(f) Check each main journal and bearing for pitting and
scratches.
If the journal or bearing is damaged, replace the bear–
ings. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
(g) Place the crankshaft on the cylinder block.
(h) Lay a strip of Plastigage across each journal.