Pickup 2WD V6-180.5 2959cc 3.0L SOHC (3VZ-E) (1989)
2.440-2.490 mm (0.0961-0.0980 in)
5.
REMOVE MAIN BEARING CAP
(a).
Uniformly loosen and remove the main bearing cap bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown.
(b).
Using a screwdriver, pry up tile main bearing cap and remove the main bearing cap, lower main bearings and tower thrust washers (No. 2 journal
position of main bearing cap only)
NOTE:
Keep the lower main bearings and lower thrust washers together with the main bearing cap.
(c).
Lift out the crankshaft.
NOTE:
Keep the upper main bearings and upper thrust washers together with the cylinder block.
6.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT FOR RUNOUT
(a).
Place the crankshaft on V blocks. (b). Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout at the No. 2 and No. 3 journals.
Maximum circle runout:
0.O6 mm (0.0024 in)
If the circle runout is greater than maximum, replace the short block assembly.