Highlander LTD 2WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2002)
Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications
General Specifications
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE
HINT: Main bearings come in widths of 19.0 mm (0.748 inch) and 22.4 mm (0.882 inch). Install the 22.4 mm (0.882 inch) bearings in the No. 1
and No. 4 cylinder block journal positions with the main bearing cap. Install the 19.0 mm (0.748 inch) bearings in the No. 2 and No. 3 positions.
a. Clean each main journal and bearing.
b. Align the bearing claw with the claw groove of the cylinder block, and push in the 4 upper bearings.
NOTICE: Do not apply engine oil to the bearing and its contact surface.
c. Align the bearing claw with the claw groove of the main bearing cap, and push in the 4 lower bearings.
NOTICE: Do not apply engine oil to the bearing and its contact surface.
HINT: A number is marked on each main bearing cap to indicate the installation position.
d. Place the crankshaft on the cylinder block.
e. Lay a strip of plastigage across each journal.