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Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation

Special Tools

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. Turn the piston rings before the installation to a position (A, B, C) as in the graphic shown.



2. The markings (1) on piston head must point to the timing side.



3. Lubricate the piston rings, piston (2), inner cylinder bore surface and EN-48249 compressor (1) with clean engine oil.



4. Install the 4 pistons with 4 connecting rods (1) push down into the engine block.
5. Install the big end bearings (4) to the big end bearing caps (2).

Note: Take extreme care to prevent any scratches or damages to the big end bearings.

6. Install the 8 big end bearings (4).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

7. Install the 8 NEW connecting rod bearing cap bolts (3) and tighten in two passes:

7.1.	In first pass tighten to 25 N·m (19 lb ft)

7.2.	In second pass tighten to 90 ° using the EN-45059 meter .