Remove Oil Strainer; Remove Rear Oil Seal Retainer; Measure Connecting Rod Thrust Clearance; Measure Connecting Rod Oil Clearance - Toyota 22R-E Service Manual

ENGINE – ENGINE MECHANICAL

16. REMOVE OIL STRAINER

Remove the four bolts, strainer and gasket.

17. REMOVE REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER

Remove the five bolts, rear oil seal retainer and
gasket.
18. MEASURE CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEAR–
ANCE
Using a dial gauge, measure the thrust clearance.
Standard clearance: 0.16 – 0.26 mm
(0.063 – 0.0102 in.)
Maximum clearance: 0.3 mm(0.012 in.)
If clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
connecting rod and/or crankshaft.

19. MEASURE CONNECTING ROD OIL CLEARANCE

(a) Using a punch or numbering stamp, mark connecting
rods and caps to ensure correct reassembly.
(b) Remove the rod cap nuts.
(c) Using a plastic–faced hammer, tap the rod bolts
lightly and lift off the rod cap.
HINT: Keep the bearing inserted in the cap.
(d) Clean the bearing and crankshaft pins.
(e) Inspect each bearing for pitting and radial scratches.
If bearing are damaged, replace the bearings.
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