Toyota Venza: Disassembly

(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while moving the connecting rod back and forth.

Standard thrust clearance:

0.160 to 0.512 mm (0.00630 to 0.0202 in.)

Maximum thrust clearance:

0.512 mm (0.0202 in.)

If the thrust clearance is more than the maximum, replace the connecting rod. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.

(a) Check the alignment marks on the connecting rod and cap to ensure correct reassembly.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and connecting rod cap.

HINT:

Keep the lower bearing and connecting rod cap together.

(e) Lay a strip of Plastigage on the crank pin.

(f) Check that the front mark of the connecting rod cap is facing in the correct direction.

(g) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads and under the heads of the connecting rod bolts.

(i) Mark the front of each connecting rod bolt with paint.

(l) Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.

Standard oil clearance:

0.030 to 0.063 mm (0.00118 to 0.00248 in.)

Maximum oil clearance:

0.07 mm (0.00276 in.)

NOTICE:

Remove the Plastigage completely after the measurement.

If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the connecting rod bearing. If necessary, grind or replace the crankshaft.

HINT:

If replacing a bearing, select a new one with the same number as marked on the connecting rod. There are 3 sizes of standard bearings, marked "1", "2" and "3" accordingly.

Standard crank pin diameter:

51.492 to 51.500 mm (2.0272 to 2.0276 in.)

Standard Connecting Rod Big End Inside Diameter:

Standard Size Bearing Center Wall Thickness:

(a) Using a ridge reamer, remove all the carbon from the top of the cylinder.

(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while prying the crankshaft back and forth with a screwdriver.

Standard thrust clearance:

0.04 to 0.24 mm (0.00157 to 0.00945 in.)

Maximum thrust clearance:

0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)

If the thrust clearance is more than the maximum, replace the thrust washers as a set. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.

Standard thrust washer thickness:

1.93 to 1.98 mm (0.0760 to 0.0780 in.)

(a) Using several steps, uniformly loosen and remove the 10 bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.

(a) Remove the thrust washers from the cylinder block.

(a) Using a piston ring expander, remove the 2 compression rings.

(a) Insert a small screwdriver into the service hole, pry out the snap ring on the front side.

NOTICE:

Do not remove the snap ring on the rear side unless it is necessary. When the snap ring needs to be removed, be careful not to damage the piston.

(a) Gradually heat the piston up to 80 to 90°C (176 to 194°F).

(b) Using a plastic-faced hammer and brass bar, lightly tap out the piston pin. Then remove the connecting rod.

(a) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 bolts and 2 oil nozzles.

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