4 Runner 2WD L4-144.4 2366cc 2.4L SOHC (22R-E) (1990)
(f) Lay a strip of Plastigage across the crankshaft pin.
(g) Align the rod and cap marks and fit on the cap. Install and torque the cap nuts.
Torque: 69 N.m (700 kgf.cm, 51 ft.lbf)
HINT:
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Do not turn the crankshaft.
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Apply a light coat of engine oil on the nut threads and under the nut before installation.
(h) Remove the rod cap.
(i) Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard clearance:
0.025 - 0.055 mm (0.0010 - 0.0022 in.)
Maximum clearance: 0.10mm (0.0039 in.)
If the clearance is greater than maximum, replace the bearings and/or grind the crank pins.
Undersized bearing: U/S 0.25
(j) Clean any Plastigage from bearing and crankshaft pin.
HINT: If replacing a standard size bearing. replace with one having the same letter as marked on the bearing cap. There are 3 sizes of standard
bearings supplied, marked A, B or C respectively.