Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
Special Tools
EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
- Lubricate the piston rings, piston, inner cylinder bore surface and a piston ring compressor with clean engine oil.
- Install the piston ring compressor in order to compress the piston rings.
- Install the piston and connecting rod assembly (4).
- Install the connecting rod bearing (3).
- Install the connecting rod cap (1).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install NEW connecting rod bolts (2) and tighten to 35 N·m (26 lb ft) + 45° using the EN-45059 sensor kit .
- Assemble the caps and connecting rods in the marked position.
- Rotate the crankshaft to a position where the connecting rod bolts are in the best situation for install.
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