Toyota T100 1996 Service Manual page 916

EM−88
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
ENGINE MECHANICAL (5VZ−FE)
26.
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while prying
the crankshaft back and forth with a screwdriver.
If the thrust clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
thrust washers as a set.
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27.
(a)
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(b)
HINT:
Keep the lower main bearings and lower thrust washers togeth-
er with the main bearing cap.
(c)
HINT:
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Keep the upper main bearings and upper thrust washers to-
gether with the cylinder block.
Plastigauge
(d)
(e)
If the journal or bearing is damaged, replace the bearings. If
necessary, grind or replace the crankshaft.
(f)
(g)
(h)
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NOTICE:
Do not turn the crankshaft.
(i)
(j)
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− CYLINDER BLOCK
CHECK CRANKSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Standard thrust clearance:
0.020 − 0.220 mm (0.0008 − 0.0087 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance:
0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)
Thrust washer thickness:
2.440 − 2.490 mm (0.0961 − 0.0980 in.)
REMOVE MAIN BEARING CAP AND CHECK OIL
CLEARANCE
Uniformly loosen and remove the main bearing cap bolts,
in several passes, in the sequence shown.
Using a screwdriver, pry up the main bearing cap, and re-
move the main bearing cap, lower main bearings and low-
er thrust washers (No.2 journal position of main bearing
cap only).
Lift out the crankshaft.
Clean each main journal and bearing.
Check each main journal and bearing for pitting and
scratches.
Place the crankshaft on the cylinder block.
Lay a strip of Plastigage across each journal.
Install the main bearing cap with the 8 bolts (See page
EM−101).
Torque:
1st 61 N·m (625 kgf·cm, 45 ft·lbf)
2nd Turn extra 90°
Remove the 8 bolts and main bearing cap (See procedure
(a) and (b) above).
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.