Remove Connecting Rod Caps And Check Oil Clearance - Toyota 3b Repair Manual

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13.
REMOVE CONNECTIN ROD CAPS
AND
CHECK OIL
CLEARANCE
(a)
Using
a
punch
or
numbering stamp, place
match-
marks
on the
connecting
rod and cap
to
ensure
correct reassembly.
(b)
Remove
the connecting rod cap nuts.
(c)
Using
a
plastic-faced hammer,
lightly tap the
con-
necting rod bolts and lift off the connecting rod
cap.
HINT:
Keep
the
lower bearing inserted
with the
con-
necting rod
cap.
Cover
the connecting rod bolts
with
a short piece of
hose
to protect the crankshaft from
damage.
(e)
Clean the crank pin and bearing.
(f)
Check
the
crank
pin
and
bearing
for
pitting
and
scratches.
lf
the
crank
pin or
bearing
are
mamaged, replace the
bearings. lf necessary, grind or replace the crankshaft.
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