Toyota Tundra 2005 Service - Repair - Maintenance page 1685

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Less than 6 mm

ENGINE MECHANICAL (1GR−FE)

Do not apply engine oil to the bearing or its contact surface.

A number marked on each main bearing cap indicates the

installation position.

CYLINDER BLOCK

Align the bearing claw with the claw groove of the main

bearing cap, and push in the 4 bottom bearings.

Place the crankshaft on the cylinder block.

Lay a strip of Plastigage across each journal.

Examine the front marks and numbers and install the

bearing caps on the cylinder block.

Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the bear-

ing cap bolts.

Temporarily install the 8 main bearing cap bolts to the in-

side positions.

Install the main bearing caps. Tighten the 2 bolts for each

bearing cap until the clearance between the bearing cap

and the cylinder block becomes less than 6 mm (0.23 in.).

Using a plastic−faced hammer, lightly tap the bearing cap

to ensure a proper fit.

Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the main

bearing cap bolts.