Rodeo LS 4WD V6-3.2L (1998)
3. Carefully check the rod bearings. If even one bearing is found to be damaged or badly worn, the entire bearing assembly must be replaced as a
set. Reinstall the bearings in their original positions. Apply plastigage to the crank pin.
4. Reinstall the rod caps (12) to their original positions.
Tighten the rod cap nuts.
Torque: 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: Do not allow the crankshaft to rotate.
5. Remove the rod caps.
6. Measure the width of the plastigage and determine the oil clearance. If the oil clearance exceeds the limit, replace the rod bearing as a set.
Standard: 0.019 mm - 0.043 mm (0.0010 inch - 0.0023 inch)
Limit: 0.08 mm (0.0047 inch)
7. Clean the plastigage from the bearings and the crankshaft pins.
Con-rod Bearing Selection
Select and install the new connecting rod bearings, paying close attention to the connecting rod big end diameter size mark (1).
