Highlander LTD 2WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2002)
n. Retighten the bearing cap bolts by 90° in the sequence shown.
o. Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.
NOTICE: Do not turn the crankshaft.
Installation
p. Install and uniformly tighten the 8 main bearing cap bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown.
Torque: 27 Nm (275 kgf-cm, 20 ft. lbs.)
HINT: Use a short bolt for the marked position (an arrow)
q. Remove the main bearing caps.
r.
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard oil clearance:
No. 1 and No. 4 journals 0.014 - 0.034 mm (0.0006 - 0.0013 inch)
No. 2 and No. 3 journals 0.026 - 0.046 mm (0.0010 - 0.0018 inch)
Maximum clearance:
No. 1 and No. 4 journals 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
No. 2 and No. 3 journals 0.06 mm (0.0024 inch)
If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, replace the bearings. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
NOTICE: Completely remove the plastigage.