Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2218

c. Install the lower bearing.

1. Install the lower bearings to the bearing caps.

2. Using a vernier caliper, measure the distance between the bearing cap's edge and the lower

bearing's edge.

Dimension A - B or B - A:

inner surface.

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If any coolant comes into contact with the bearing inner
surface, replace the bearing with a new one.

Fig. 140: Installing Upper Bearing To Cylinder Block
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NOTE:

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Be sure to install the selected bearing.

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Main bearings come in widths of 21 mm (0.827 in.) and 22.5 mm
(0.886 in.). Install the 22.5 mm (0.886 in.) bearings in the No. 1
and No. 5 cylinder block journal positions with the main bearing
caps. Install the 21 mm (0.827 in.) bearings in the No. 2, No. 3
and No. 4 positions.

Fig. 141: Installing Lower Bearings To Bearing Caps
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0 to 0.7 mm (0 to 0.0276 in.)

6. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT THRUST WASHER SET

a. Apply engine oil to the thrust washer set.

Fig. 142: Locating Thrust Washer Set
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b. Install the 4 thrust washers to the No. 3 journal position of the cylinder block and bearing cap with

the oil grooves facing outward.

7. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT

a. Apply engine oil to the upper bearing and lower bearing, then place the crankshaft on the cylinder

block.

b. Confirm the front marks and numbers of the main bearing caps, and install the bearing caps on the

cylinder block.

HINT:

A number is marked on each main bearing cap to indicate the installation position.

NOTE:

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Do not apply engine oil to the bearings and the contact
surfaces.

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Do not allow coolant to come into contact with the bearing
inner surface.

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If any coolant comes into contact with the bearing inner
surface, replace the bearing with a new one.

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Fig. 143: Identifying Front Marks And Numbers Of Main Bearing Caps
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c. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the heads of the bearing cap bolts.

d. Temporarily install the 10 main bearing cap bolts to the inside positions.

e. Insert the main bearing cap by hand until the clearance between the main bearing cap and cylinder

block is less than 6 mm (0.236 in.) by marking the 2 internal bearing cap bolts as a guide.

Bolt length:

91 mm (3.58 in.)

Fig. 144: Identifying Clearance Between Main Bearing Cap And Cylinder Block
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f. Using a plastic-faced hammer, lightly tap the bearing cap to ensure a proper fit.

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Fig. 145: Checking Bearing Cap Installation
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g. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads and under the heads of the 10 main bearing cap bolts.

h. Temporarily install the 10 main bearing cap bolts to the outside positions.

Bolt length:

79.5 mm (3.13 in.)

HINT:

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