Toyota 4-Runner 1985 Repair Manual page 82

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ENGINE MECHANICAL - Cylinder Block EM-53
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(f) Align the rod and cap marks and fit on the cap.
Torque the rod cap nuts.
Torque: 630 kg-cm (46 ft-Ib, 62 Nom)
NOTE:
Do not turn the crankshaft.
(g) Remove the rod cap.
(h) Measure the plastigage at its widest point.
If the clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the
bearings and/or grind the crank pins.
Maximum clearance: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
Standard clearance: 0.025 - 0.055 mm
(0.0010 - 0.0022 in.)
(i) Clean out the pieces of plastigage from the bearings
and journals.
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PUSH OUT PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove all carbon from the top of the cylinders.
(b) Cover the rod bolts with a short piece of hose to pro-
tect the crankshaft from damage.
(c) Push the piston and connecting rod assembly out
through the top of the cylinder block.
(d) Arrange the piston and connecting rod caps in order.
6. MEASURE CRANKSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Using a dial indicator, measure the clearance at the center
bearing. If it exceeds the maximum clearance, replace the
thrust washer as a set.
Maximum clearance:
Standard clearance:
0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)
0.02 - 0.22 mm
(0.0008 - 0.0087 in.)