Supra Liftback L6-2997cc 3.0L DOHC MFI Twin-Turbo (1997)
7. Lay a strip of Plastigage across the crank pin.
8. Install the connecting rod cap with the 2 bolts, tighten in two steps as follows:
1st. step, tighten to 29 Nm (300 kg. cm., 22 ft. lbs.).
2nd. step,turn an additional 90°.
NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft.
9. Remove the 2 bolts, connecting rod cap and lower bearing.
10. Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard oil clearance:
Standard bearings: 0.023-0.041 mm (0.0009-0.0016 inch).
0.25 undersize bearings: 0.028-0.066 mm (0.0011-0.0026 inch).
Maximum oil clearance:
Standard bearings: 0.07 mm (0.0027 inch).
0.25 undersize bearings: 0.08 mm (0.0031 inch).
11. If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, replace the bearings.
12. If necessary, grind or replace the crankshaft
