Sidekick JS 2D Soft Top 2WD L4-1.6L (1997)
4. From numerals stamped on crank webs of No.2 and No.3 cylinders and the alphabets stamped on mating surface of cylinder block, determine new
standard bearing to be installed to journal, by referring to table given below. For example, if numeral stamped on crank web is "1" and alphabet
stamped on mating surface is "B",install a new standard bearing painted in "Black" to its journal.
Alphabet Stamped On Mating Surface (Bearing Cap Bore Diameter):
A:
1: Green
2: Black
3: Colorless
B:
1: Black
2: Colorless
3: Yellow
C:
1: Colorless
2: Yellow
3: Blue
New standard bearing to be installed.
5. Using gaging plastic, check bearing clearance with newly selected standard bearing. If clearance still exceeds its limit, use next thicker bearing and
recheck clearance.
6. When replacing crankshaft or cylinder block due to any reason, select new standard bearings to be installed by referring to numerals stamped on
new crankshaft or alphabets stamped on mating surface of new cylinder block.
