4 Runner 2WD L4-144.4 2366cc 2.4L SOHC (22R-E) (1990)
(h) Install the main bearing caps with the front mark facing forward. Install and torque the cap bolts.
Torque: 103 N.m (1.050 kgf.cm. 76 ft.lbf)
HINT:
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Do not turn the crankshaft.
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Apply a light coat of engine oil on the bolt threads before installation.
(i) Remove the main bearing caps.
(j) Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard clearance: 0.025 - 0.055 mm (0.0010 - 0.0022 in.)
Maximum clearance: 0.08mm (0.0031 in.)
If the clearance is greater than maximum, replace the bearings and/or grind the main journals.
Undersized bearing: U/S 0.25
(k) Clean out the pieces of Plastigage from the bearings and journals.
HINT: If using a standard bearing, replace with one having the same number as marked on the cylinder block. There are 3 sizes of standard bearings,
marked 3, 4, 5 accordingly.
2. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT
(a) Lift out the crankshaft.
(b) Remove the upper main bearings from the cylinder block.