Sidekick JS 2D Soft Top 2WD L4-1.6L (1997)
Check bearings for pitting, scratches, wear or damage. If any malcondition is found, replace both upper and lower halves. Never replace one half
without replacing the other half.
MAIN BEARING CLEARANCE
Check clearance by using gaging plastic according to following procedure:
1. Remove bearing caps.
2. Clean bearings and main journals.
3. Place a piece of gaging plastic the full width of bearing (parallel to crankshaft) on journal, avoiding oil hole.
4. Install bearing cap as previously outlined and evenly toque cap bolts to specified torque. Bearing cap MUST be torqued to specification in order to
assure proper reading of clearance.
Tightening Torque (a): 54 Nm (5.4 kg-m, 39.0 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Do not rotate crankshaft while gaging plastic is installed.
