T100 Pickup 4WD V6-180.5 2959cc 3.0L SOHC (3VZ-E) (1993)
Crankshaft Main Bearing: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Inspection and Repair
CHECK CRANKSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while prying the crankshaft back and forth with a screwdriver.
Standard thrust clearance: 0.020 - 0.220 mm (0.0008 - 0.0087 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance: 0.30mm (0.0118 in.)
If the thrust clearance is greater than maximum, replace the thrust washers as a set.
Thrust washer thickness: 2.440 - 2.490 mm (0.0961 - 0.0980 in.)
REMOVE MAIN BEARING CAP AND CHECK OIL CLEARANCE
(a) Uniformly loosen and remove the main bearing cap bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown.
(b) Using a screwdriver, pry up the main bearing cap, and remove the main bearing cap, lower main bearings and lower thrust washers (No.2
journal position of main bearing cap only).
HINT: Keep the lower main bearings and lower thrust washers together with the main bearing cap.
(c) Lift out the crankshaft.
HINT: Keep the upper main bearings and upper thrust washers together with the cylinder block.
(d) Clean each main journal and bearing.