Cylinder Block Disassembly; Remove Rear Oil Seal Retainer; Check Connecting Rod Thrust Clearance; Remove Connecting Rod Caps And Check Oil Clearance - Toyota 3VZ–FE Troubleshooting Manual

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING

CYLINDER BLOCK DISASSEMBLY

(See page EG–98)
1.

REMOVE REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER

Remove the six bolts and retainer.
2.

CHECK CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE

Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while
moving the connecting rod back and forth.
Standard thrust clearance:
Maximum thrust clearance:
If the thrust clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
connecting rod assembly. If necessary, replace the crank-
shaft.
3. REMOVE CONNECTING ROD CAPS AND CHECK OIL
CLEARANCE
(a) Using a punch or numbering stamp, mark the connecting rod
and cap to ensure correct reassembly.
(b) Using SST, remove the connecting rod cap nuts.
SST 09011–38121
(c) Using a plastic–faced hammer, lightly tap the connecting rod
bolts and lift off the connecting rod cap.
HINT: Keep the lower bearing inserted with the connecting
cap.
– ENGINE MECHANICAL
0.150–0.330 mm (0.0059–0.0130 in.)
0.38 mm (0.0150 in.)
EG–101
EG0FB–01