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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 954 (3.5L Engine (Service Information)): Crankshaft: Installation

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
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CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING FITTING  ) for proper bearing size selection.
  1. Install crankshaft upper main bearings in cylinder block. Ensure oil holes in bearings line up with oil holes in cylinder block (Fig 1 ). (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING FITTING  )
    Fig 1: Identifying Main Bearings
    G03572535Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  2. Install the crankshaft to cylinder block. (Figure )
  3. Move crankshaft forward to limit of travel. Lubricate and install the front thrust washer by rolling the washer onto the machined shelf between the No. 2 upper main bulk head and crankshaft thrust surface (Fig 2 ).
    Fig 2: Installing Thrust Washer
    G03572536Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Move crankshaft rearward to limit of travel. Lubricate and install the rear thrust washer by rolling the washer onto the machined shelf between the No. 2 upper main bulk head and crankshaft thrust surface (Fig 2 ).
  5. Install lower main bearings into main bearing caps.
  6. Lubricate lower main bearings with clean engine oil.
    NOTE: Lubricate main bearing cap bolts with engine oil before installation.
  7. Install each main cap and tighten bolts finger tight.

    The main bearing cap bolts must be tightened in the proper sequence. First the inner main cap bolts, secondly the windage tray bolts, lastly the main cap tie (horizontal) bolts.

  8. Install the inside main bearing cap bolts and tighten to 20 N.m + 1/4 turn (15 ft. lbs. + 1/4 turn).
  9. Measure crankshaft end play. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING FITTING  )
  10. Install connecting rods and measure side clearance. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - CONNECTING RODS AND BEARINGS  )
  11. Install windage tray. Lubricate bolts with engine oil and tighten to 27 N.m + 1/4 turn (20 ft. lbs. + 1/4 turn).
  12. Install the main cap tie (horizontal) bolts and tighten to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
  13. Install rear crankshaft oil seal retainer and oil seal (Refer to INSTALLATION  ) and (Refer to INSTALLATION  )
  14. Install oil pump assembly (Refer to INSTALLATION  ).
  15. Install dowel pin in crankshaft (Refer to INSTALLATION  ).
  16. Install crankshaft sprocket (Refer to INSTALLATION  ).
  17. Install timing belt and tensioner (Refer to INSTALLATION  ).
  18. Install front timing belt cover (Refer to TIMING BELT/CHAIN COVER(S) - INSTALLATION  ).
  19. Install oil pickup tube and tighten bolt to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
  20. Install oil pan (Refer to INSTALLATION  ).
  21. Install engine assembly (Refer to INSTALLATION - ENGINE ASSEMBLY  ).
  22. Fill engine crankcase with proper amount of oil.
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