Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 1934

2.44 to 2.49 mm (0.0961 to 0.0980 in.)

If necessary, replace the crankshaft

8

REMOVE CRANKSHAFT

a

Uniformly loosen and remove the 10 bearing cap bolts and 10 seal washers in several steps, in the
sequence shown in the illustration

Fig. 100: Identifying Bearing Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence
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b

Uniformly loosen and remove the 20 bearing cap bolts in several steps, in the sequence shown in
the illustration

Fig. 101: Identifying Bearing Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence
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c

Using a screwdriver, slightly pry up the 5 main bearing caps

HINT:



Tape the screwdriver tip before use

NOTE:



Be careful not to damage the joint surface of the cylinder block
and main bearing caps.



Pry up the left and right side of the cap little by little.

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

Keep the lower bearing and crankshaft bearing cap together

Fig. 102: Prying Up Main Bearing Caps
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d

Using 2 inside position main bearing cap bolts, loosen each main bearing cap by moving it forward
and backward, and remove the 5 main bearing caps and 2 lower thrust washers (No 3 crankshaft
bearing cap only)

HINT:

Arrange the removed parts in the correct order

e

Remove the crankshaft

9

REMOVE CRANKSHAFT BEARING

a

Remove the crankshaft bearings from the bearing caps and cylinder block

HINT:

Arrange the removed parts in the correct order

10

REMOVE CRANKSHAFT THRUST WASHER SET

a

Remove the thrust washer set from the cylinder block and No 3 bearing cap

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Fig. 103: Locating Thrust Washer Set
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11

REMOVE NO. 1 OIL NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

a

Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 4 bolts and 4 oil nozzles

Fig. 104: Locating Oil Nozzles Bolt
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12

REMOVE STUD BOLT

INSPECTION

1

INSPECT CYLINDER BLOCK FOR WARPAGE

a

Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the contact surfaces of the
cylinder head gaskets

Maximum warpage:

0.07 mm (0.00276 in.)

If the warpage is more than the maximum, replace the cylinder block

NOTE:

If the stud bolt is deformed or its threads are damaged, replace it.

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Fig. 105: Measuring Warpage Of Contact Surfaces Of Cylinder Head Gaskets
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b

Visually check the cylinder for vertical scratches If deep scratches are present, rebore all 8
cylinders If necessary, replace the cylinder block

Fig. 106: Identifying Cylinders Block
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2

INSPECT CYLINDER BORE

a

Using a cylinder gauge, measure the cylinder bore diameter at positions A and B in the thrust and
axial directions

Standard diameter:

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