Tacoma 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1995)
Torque:
1st pass: 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
2nd pass: Turn additional 90°
CAUTION: Do not turn the crankshaft.
(i)
Remove the 8 bolts and main bearing cap.
(See procedure (a) and (b) above).
(j)
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard clearance:
No. 1:
STD: 0.020 - 0.038 mm (0.0008 - 0.0015 inch)
U/S 0.25: 0.019 - 0.059 mm (0.0007 - 0.0023 inch)
Others:
STD: 0.024 - 0.042 mm (0.0009 - 0.0017 inch)
U/S 0.25: 0.023 - 0.063 mm (0.0009 - 0.0025 inch)
Maximum clearance: 0.08 mm (0.0031 inch)
NOTE: If replacing the cylinder block subassembly, the bearing standard clearance will be:
No. 1: 0.010 - 0.049 mm (0.0004 - 0.0020 inch)
Others: 0.014 - 0.053 mm (0.0006 - 0.0021 inch)
If the oil clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the bearings. If necessary, grind or replace the crankshaft.