Remove Oil Pump Drive Shaft; Remove Oil Pump; Remove Rear Oil Seal Retainer; Check Connecting Rod Thrust Clearance - Toyota 7M-GE Repair Manual

ENGINE MECHANICAL - Cylinder Block
EM-67
15. REMOVE OIL PUMP DRIVE SHAFT
(a)
Remove the bolt and oil pump drive shaft.
(b) While turning oil pump drive shaft, slowly pull out so
as not to damage the bearing.
16. REMOVE OIL PUMP /
(a) Loosen the union nut.
(b)
Remove the two bolts and oil pump.
17. REMOVE REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER
Remove the five bolts, rear oil seal retainer and gasket.
18. CHECK CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while
moving the rod back and forth.
Standard thrust clearance:
0.160 - 0.296 mm
(0.0063 - .0.0117 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance:
0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
If clearance is greater than maximum, replace the connect-
ing rod assembly. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
19. REMOVE CONNECTING ROD CAPS AND CHECK OIL
CLEARANCE
Ia) Using
a
punch or numbering stamp, place the
matchmarks on the rod and cap to ensure correct
reassembly.