Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD L4-2438cc 2.4L DOHC MFI (1997)
(j)
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard oil clearance:
STD: 0.030 - 0.055 mm (0.0012 - 0.0022 inch)
U/S 0.25: 0.031 - 0.071 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 inch)
Maximum oil clearance: 0.08 mm (0.0031 inch)
If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, replace the bearings. If necessary, grind or replace the crankshaft.
NOTE: If using a standard bearing, replace it with one having the same number marked on the connecting rod cap. There are 3 sizes of
standard bearings, marked "4", "5" and "6" accordingly.
Connecting rod big end inside diameter:
Mark "4": 56.000 - 56.006 mm (2.2047 - 2.2050 inch)
Mark "5": 56.006 - 56.012 mm (2.2050 - 2.2052 inch)
Mark "6": 56.012 - 56.018 mm (2.2052 - 2.2054 inch)
U/S 0.25: 56.000 - 56.018 mm (2.2047 - 2.2054 inch)
Crankshaft crank pin diameter:
STD: 52.987 - 53.000 mm (2.0861 - 2.0866 inch)
U/S 0.25: 52.745 - 52.755 mm (2.0766 - 2.0770 inch)
Standard sized bearing center wall thickness:
Mark "4": 1.482 - 1.485 mm (0.0583 - 0.0585 inch)
Mark "5": 1.485 - 1.488 mm (0.0585 - 0.0586 inch)
Mark "6": 1.488 - 1.491 mm (0.0586 - 0.0587 inch)
U/S 0.25: 1.601 - 1.607 mm (0.0630 - 0.0633 inch)
(k) Completely remove the Plastigage.