2006 TOYOTA RAV4 Service Repair Manual

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TOYOTA RAV4 2006  Service Repair Manual EM–1302AZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL  –  ENGINE UNIT
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(b) Remove the crankcase by prying the portions 
between the crankcase and cylinder block.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces o

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(a) Using marking paint, write the matched cylinder 
number on each connecting rod and cap.
HINT:
The matchmarks in the connecting rods and caps

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(m) Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard oil clearance:
0.024 to 0.048 mm (0.0009 to 0.0019 in.)
Maximum oil clearance:
0.08 mm (0

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61. REMOVE PISTON RING SET
(a) Using a piston ring expander, remove the 2 
compression rings.
(b) Remove the oil ring and expander by hand.
62. RE

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HINT:
The thrust washer thickness is 1.93 to 1.98 mm 
(0.0760 to 0.0780 in.).
65. INSPECT CRANKSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE
NOTICE:
Do not turn the cranksh

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(j) Using several steps, uniformly install and tighten the 
10 bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the 
illustration.
Torque: 40 N*m (408 k

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(o) Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard oil clearance:
0.008 to 0.024 mm (0.0003 to 0.0010 in.)
Maximum oil clearance:
0.050 mm (

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Standard bearing center wall thickness
66. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT
(a) Using several steps, uniformly loosen and remove 
the 10 bearing cap bolts in the