Sidekick Sport 2D JLX 4WD L4-1.8L (1998)
3. There are five kinds of standard bearings differing in thickness. To distinguish them, they are painted in following colors at the position as
indicated in figure. Each color indicates following thickness at the center of bearing.
4. From alphabet stamped on crank web No.3 and the number stamped on connecting rod big end, determine new standard connecting rod bearing to
be installed, by referring to table.
For example, if alphabet stamped on crank web No.3 is "B" and number stamped on connecting rod big end is "1", install a new standard bearing
painted in "Black".
5. Using gaging plastic, check bearing clearance with newly selected standard bearing.
If clearance still exceeds its limit, use next thicker bearing and recheck clearance.
If clearance can not be still brought to within its limit even by using a new standard size bearing, regrind the crank pin to undersize and use 0.25
mm undersize bearing.
Crank pin diameter (0.25 mm undersize): 49.707 - 49.763 mm (1.9570 - 1.9591 inch)
6. When replacing crankshaft or connecting rod due to any reason, select new standard bearings to be installed by referring to alphabet stamped on
new crankshaft or number stamped on big end of new connecting rod.
