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Reassembly [12/2019 - ]: Procedure

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  1. INSTALL NO. 2 OIL NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, install the 4 No. 2 oil nozzle sub-assemblies to the cylinder block sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.
      GTY772174Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

  2. INSTALL NO. 1 OIL NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, install the 4 No. 1 oil nozzle sub-assemblies to the cylinder block sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.
      GTY757074Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

  3. INSTALL PISTON 
    1. Using a screwdriver, install a new piston pin hole snap ring to the piston pin hole on the rear side of the piston.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Gradually heat the piston to between 80 and 90°C (176 and 194°F).
      WARNING:

      Be sure to wear protective gloves.

    3. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the piston, piston pin and connecting rod.
    4. Align the cutout of the piston and front mark of the connecting rod, insert the connecting rod into the piston, and then push in the piston pin with your thumb until the piston pin comes into contact with the piston pin hole snap ring.
      GTY948425Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Cutout
      *b Front Mark
      NOTE:

      Do not change the combination of the pistons and piston pins.

    5. Using a screwdriver, install a new piston pin hole snap ring to the piston pin hole on the front side of the piston.
      GTY742862Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Piston Pin Hole Snap Ring
      *a Cutout
      *b Protective Tape
      NOTE:

      Be sure that the end gap of the piston pin hole snap ring is not aligned with the cutout of the piston.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    6. Check the fitting condition between the piston and piston pin.
      GTY757078Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Move the connecting rod back and forth on the piston pin. Check the fitting condition.

        HINT: 

        If abnormal movement is felt, replace the piston and piston pin as a set.

      2. Rotate the piston back and forth on the piston pin. Check the fitting condition.

        HINT: 

  4. INSTALL PISTON RING SET 
    1. Install the oil ring expander by hand.
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      *1 Upper Side Rail
      *2 Oil Ring Expander
      *3 Lower Side Rail
    2. Install upper side rail and lower side rail to the piston.
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      *1 Upper Side Rail
      *2 Lower Side Rail
      *a Paint (Orange)
      *b Paint (Light Blue)
      Upward
      NOTE:

      Make sure to install the upper side rail and lower side rail in the correct direction. Also, when installing the upper side rail and lower side rail, the oil ring expander may move and overlap. If this occurs, part of the side rail may greatly protrude.

    3. Check that the ends of the oil ring expander are not overlapping and that the upper side rail and lower side rail are securely installed into the groove.
      GTY765784Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Press around the circumference *b Ring End
      *c Correct *d Incorrect (Ends of the oil ring expander are overlapping)
      NOTE:
      • After installing the oil ring expander, upper side rail and lower side rail, press around the circumference with a finger to check that they are securely installed into the groove.
      • If the oil ring expander is not securely installed into the groove, check that the ends of the oil ring expander are not overlapping.
      • If the ends of the oil ring expander are overlapping, remove the upper side rail and lower side rail and realign the oil ring expander using a screwdriver.
    4. Using a piston ring expander, install the No. 1 compression ring and No. 2 compression ring with the code mark positioned as shown in the illustration.
      GTY881478Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 No. 1 Compression Ring
      *2 No. 2 Compression Ring
      *a Code Mark
      *b Paint Mark
      Upward

      Piston Ring Mark

      Item Code Mark Paint Mark
      No. 1 Compression Ring 1N Orange
      No. 2 Compression Ring 2N Pink
      NOTE:

      Install the compression rings with the code marks facing upward.

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the piston and piston ring.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2019 - 10/2021] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2021 - ]

    5. Position the piston rings so that the ring ends are as shown in the illustration.
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      *1 No. 1 Compression Ring
      *2 No. 2 Compression Ring
      *3 Oil Ring Expander
      *4 Upper Side Rail
      *5 Lower Side Rail
      *a Front Mark
      Front of Engine
  5. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT BEARING 
    1. Clean the main journal and both surfaces of the crankshaft bearings and No. 2 crankshaft bearings.
    2. Type A:

      HINT: 

      For type A, the same color is used for all of the crankshaft bearings.

      1. Install the 5 crankshaft bearings to the cylinder block sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
        GTY751022Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Correct
        *b Incorrect
        NOTE:

        Do not apply engine oil to the 5 crankshaft bearings or the contact surfaces.

        HINT: 

        Both sides of the oil groove in the cylinder block sub-assembly should be visible through the oil feed holes in the crankshaft bearing. The amount visible on each side of the holes should be equal.

    3. Type B:

      HINT: 

      For type B, a different color is used for each crankshaft bearing as listed in the below table.

      CRANKSHAFT BEARING COLOR:

      Journal Position Crankshaft Bearing Color
      No. 1 Gray
      No. 2 Silver
      No. 3 Gray
      No. 4 Silver
      No. 5 Gray
      1. Install the 5 crankshaft bearings to the cylinder block sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
        GTY751022Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Correct
        *b Incorrect
        NOTE:

        Do not apply engine oil to the 5 crankshaft bearings or the contact surfaces.

        HINT: 

        • Both sides of the oil groove in the cylinder block sub-assembly should be visible through the oil feed holes in the crankshaft bearing. The amount visible on each side of the holes should be equal.
        • The color of the No. 1, No. 3 and No. 5 journal bearings are different from that of the No. 2 and No. 4 journal bearings. Be sure to check the color before installation.
          CRANKSHAFT BEARING COLOR:

          Journal Position Crankshaft Bearing Color
          No. 1 Gray
          No. 2 Silver
          No. 3 Gray
          No. 4 Silver
          No. 5 Gray
    4. Using a vernier caliper, measure the distance between the cylinder block sub-assembly edge and the crankshaft bearing edge.

      Difference between (A) and (B)

      0 to 0.7 mm (0 to 0.0276 in.)

      GTY608971Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Vernier Caliper
    5. Type A:

      HINT: 

      For type A, the same color is used for all of the No. 2 crankshaft bearings.

      1. Install the 5 No. 2 crankshaft bearings to the 5 crankshaft bearing caps.
        GTY756731Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Vernier Caliper
      2. Using a vernier caliper, measure the distance between the crankshaft bearing cap edge and No. 2 crankshaft bearing edge.

        Difference between (A) and (B)

        0 to 0.9 mm (0 to 0.0354 in.)

        NOTE:

        Do not apply engine oil to the No. 2 crankshaft bearings or the contact surfaces.

    6. Type B:

      HINT: 

      For type B, a different color is used for each No. 2 crankshaft bearing as listed in the below table.

      CRANKSHAFT BEARING COLOR:

      Journal Position Crankshaft Bearing Color
      No. 1 Gray
      No. 2 Silver
      No. 3 Gray
      No. 4 Silver
      No. 5 Gray
      1. Install the 5 No. 2 crankshaft bearings to the 5 crankshaft bearing caps.
        GTY756731Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Vernier Caliper

        HINT: 

        The color of the No. 1, No. 3 and No. 5 journal bearings are different from that of the No. 2 and No. 4 journal bearings. Be sure to check the color before installation.

        CRANKSHAFT BEARING COLOR:

        Journal Position No. 2 Crankshaft Bearing Color
        No. 1 Gray
        No. 2 Silver
        No. 3 Gray
        No. 4 Silver
        No. 5 Gray
      2. Using a vernier caliper, measure the distance between the crankshaft bearing cap edge and No. 2 crankshaft bearing edge.

        Difference between (A) and (B)

        0 to 0.9 mm (0 to 0.0354 in.)

        NOTE:

        Do not apply engine oil to the No. 2 crankshaft bearings or the contact surfaces.

  6. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT THRUST WASHER 
    1. Apply engine oil to the crankshaft bearings, and place the crankshaft on the cylinder block sub-assembly.
    2. Apply engine oil to the crankshaft thrust washers.
    3. Install the 2 crankshaft thrust washers to the No. 3 journal position of the cylinder block sub-assembly with the oil grooves facing outward.
      GTY755424Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Oil Groove
  7. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT 
    1. Apply engine oil to the No. 2 crankshaft bearings.
    2. Confirm the front marks and numbers, and install the 5 crankshaft bearing caps to the cylinder block sub-assembly with the front marks positioned as shown in the illustration.
      GTY760601Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Front Mark
    3. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads and under the heads of the crankshaft bearing cap set bolts.
    4. Using a plastic hammer, lightly tap the crankshaft bearing caps to ensure a proper fit.
    5. Install the crankshaft bearing cap set bolts.
      NOTE:

      The crankshaft bearing cap set bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.

    6. Step 1:
      1. Uniformly install and tighten the 10 crankshaft bearing cap set bolts in several steps in the order shown in the illustration.
        Fig 1: Crankshaft Bearing Cap Set Bolts Tightening Sequence
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        Torque: 61 N.m (622 kgf/cm, 45 ft.lbf) 

        HINT: 

        If a crankshaft bearing cap set bolt cannot be tightened to the specified torque, replace it.

    7. Step 2:
      1. Mark the front of the crankshaft bearing cap set bolts with paint.
        GTY742669Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Paint Mark
        *b 90°
        Front of Engine
      2. Tighten the 10 crankshaft bearing cap set bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
      3. Check that the paint marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.
    8. Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
  8. INSTALL CONNECTING ROD BEARING 

    HINT: 

    There are two types of connecting rod sub-assemblies; cracking connecting rods and other than cracking connecting rods.

    GTY1104336Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *A except Cracking Connecting Rod *B Cracking Connecting Rod
    *a w/ Pin *b w/o Pin
    1. Clean the connecting rod bearing contact surfaces of the connecting rod and connecting rod cap, and both surfaces of the 2 connecting rod bearings.
    2. Install the 8 connecting rod bearings to the 4 connecting rods and 4 connecting rod caps.
    3. except Cracking Connecting Rod:
      1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the distance between the edges of the connecting rod and connecting rod bearing.
        GTY763370Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Vernier Caliper

        Difference between (A) and (B)

        0 to 0.7 mm (0 to 0.0276 in.)

        NOTE:
        • Do not apply engine oil to the connecting rod bearing installation surface of the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap and to the back surface of the connecting rod bearing.
        • Make sure to perform this measurement to determine if the connecting rod bearing is centered in the connecting rod.
      2. Using a vernier caliper, measure the distance between the edges of the connecting rod cap and connecting rod bearing.

        Difference between (A) and (B)

        0 to 0.7 mm (0 to 0.0276 in.)

        NOTE:
        • Do not apply engine oil to the connecting rod bearing installation surface of the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap and to the back surface of the connecting rod bearing.
        • Make sure to perform this measurement to determine if the connecting rod bearing is centered in the connecting rod cap.
    4. Cracking Connecting Rod:
      NOTE:

      Align the end surfaces of the connecting rod bearing with the V-shaped ends (center of the big end hole) to prevent burrs on the back of the connecting rod bearing from being created after fastening the connecting rod bolt.

      GTY1103046Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Connecting Rod *2 Connecting Rod Cap
      *a Alignment surface *b Center of the big end hole
      1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the distance between the edges of the connecting rod and connecting rod bearing.

        Difference between (A) and (B)

        0 to 0.7 mm (0 to 0.0276 in.)

        GTY1106776Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Vernier Caliper
        NOTE:
        • Do not apply engine oil to the connecting rod bearing installation surface of the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap and to the back surface of the connecting rod bearing.
        • Make sure to perform this measurement to determine if the connecting rod bearing is centered in the connecting rod.
      2. Using a vernier caliper, measure the distance between the edges of the connecting rod cap and connecting rod bearing.

        Difference between (A) and (B)

        0 to 0.7 mm (0 to 0.0276 in.)

        NOTE:
        • Do not apply engine oil to the connecting rod bearing installation surface of the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap and to the back surface of the connecting rod bearing.
        • Make sure to perform this measurement to determine if the connecting rod bearing is centered in the connecting rod cap.
  9. INSTALL PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD 

    HINT: 

    There are two types of connecting rod sub-assemblies; cracking connecting rods and other than cracking connecting rods.

    GTY1104336Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *A except Cracking Connecting Rod *B Cracking Connecting Rod
    *a w/ Pin *b w/o Pin
    1. Apply engine oil to the cylinder walls, pistons, and surfaces of the connecting rod bearings.
    2. Position the piston rings so that the ring ends are as shown in the illustration.
      GTY742418Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 No. 1 Compression Ring
      *2 No. 2 Compression Ring
      *3 Oil Ring Expander
      *4 Upper Side Rail
      *5 Lower Side Rail
      *a Front Mark
      Front of Engine
    3. Confirm that the ends of the oil ring expander are not overlapping and that the upper side rail and lower side rail are securely installed into the groove.
      GTY765784Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Press around the circumference *b Ring End
      *c Correct *d Incorrect (Ends of the oil ring expander are overlapping)
      NOTE:
      • After installing the oil ring expander, upper side rail and lower side rail, press around the circumference with a finger to check that they are securely installed into the groove.
      • If the oil ring expander is not securely installed into the groove, check that the ends of the oil ring expander are not overlapping.
      • If the ends of the oil ring expander are overlapping, remove the upper side rail and lower side rail and realign the oil ring expander using a screwdriver.
    4. except Cracking Connecting Rod:
      1. Using a piston ring compressor, push the correctly numbered piston with connecting rod into the cylinder with the front marks of each piston with connecting rod facing the front of the engine.
        GTY740820Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Front Mark
        NOTE:
        • When inserting the piston with connecting rod into the cylinder block sub-assembly, make sure the connecting rod does not contact the No. 1 oil nozzle sub-assembly or No. 2 oil nozzle sub-assembly.
        • Match each connecting rod cap to the correct connecting rod.
      2. Check that the front mark of the connecting rod cap is facing the correct direction, and install the connecting rod cap to the connecting rod.
        GTY745435Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Front Mark
      3. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads and under the heads of the connecting rod bolts.
      4. Using an E12 "TORX" socket wrench, install and uniformly tighten the 8 connecting rod bolts.
        GTY772169Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

      5. Using an E12 "TORX" socket wrench, alternately tighten the 8 connecting rod bolts.

        Torque: 38 N.m (387 kgf/cm, 28 ft.lbf) 

      6. Mark the front of the connecting rod bolts with paint.
        GTY757623Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Paint Mark
        *b 90°
        Front of Engine
      7. Tighten the connecting rod bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
      8. Check that the paint marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.
    5. Cracking Connecting Rod:
      1. Using a piston ring compressor, push the correctly numbered piston with connecting rod into the cylinder with the front marks of each piston with connecting rod facing the front of the engine.
        GTY740820Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Front Mark
        NOTE:
        • When inserting the piston with connecting rod into the cylinder block sub-assembly, make sure the connecting rod does not contact the No. 1 oil nozzle sub-assembly or No. 2 oil nozzle sub-assembly.
        • Match each connecting rod cap to the correct connecting rod.
        • As foreign matter may occur from the fractured surface, make sure to remove all foreign matter before installing. Be careful not to damage the fractured surface.
      2. Check that the front mark of the connecting rod cap is facing the correct direction, and install the connecting rod cap to the connecting rod.
        GTY745435Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Front Mark
      3. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads and under the heads of the connecting rod bolts.
      4. Using an E12 "TORX" socket wrench, install and uniformly tighten the 8 connecting rod bolts.
        GTY772169Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

        NOTE:

        Do not use electric or air powered tools.

      5. Using an E12 "TORX" socket wrench, alternately tighten the 8 connecting rod bolts.

        Torque: 38 N.m (387 kgf/cm, 28 ft.lbf) 

      6. Mark the front of the connecting rod bolts with paint.
        GTY757623Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Paint Mark
        *b 90°
        Front of Engine
      7. Tighten the connecting rod bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
      8. Check that the paint marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.
    6. Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
    7. Check the connecting rod thrust clearance.

      See step  2 [12/2019 - 10/2022], or see step  2 [10/2022 - 11/2023], or see step  2 [11/2023 - ]

  10. INSTALL NO. 1 VENTILATION CASE 
    WARNING:
    • When the No. 1 ventilation case is fastened using only bolt A:

      Do not disassemble except if the No. 1 ventilation case to be damaged.

    • When the No. 1 ventilation case is fastened using bolt B:

      Do not remove and install the No. 1 ventilation case.

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    *a Bolt A *b Bolt B
    1. Install 3 new oil separator gaskets to the No. 1 ventilation case.
      GTY771483Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the No. 1 ventilation case to the cylinder block sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 21 N.m (214 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

      GTY756768Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002