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Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection

Special Tools

EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

  1. Remove the sump. Refer to Sump Removal .

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  3. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap (1).

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    2.1. Mark the installation position (1) of the connecting rod bearing cap.
    2.2. Remove the 2 bolts.
    2.3. Degrease the connecting rod bearing cap and wet the connecting rod bearing clip with engine oil.

    Note: Do not rotate the crankshaft.

  5. Lay on plastigauge. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
  6. Lay plastigage (flexible plastic thread) over the entire width of the connecting rod bearing journal.

  7. Install the connecting rod bearing cap.
  8. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  9. Tighten the 2 bolts in three passes using the EN-45059 sensor kit :
  10. 5.1. First pass tighten to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
    5.2. Second pass tighten to an additional 45°
    5.3. Third pass tighten to an additional 15°

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  11. Remove the 2 bolts.
  12. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap (1).

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    Note: When reading the value, do not confuse millimetres and inches on the measuring scale (1).

  14. Measure the connecting rod bearing play.
  15. • Compare the width of the flattened plastic thread with the measuring scale.
    • Permissible connecting rod bearing play: 0.019-0.071 mm (0.0007-0.0028 in).

    Note: Check markings on parts.

  16. Install the connecting rod bearing cap.
  17. • Wet the connecting rod bearing journal and con-rod bearing clips with engine oil.
    • Renew the bolts.
  18. Tighten the 2 bolts in three passes using the EN-45059 sensor kit :
  19. 10.1. First pass tighten to 35 N·m (26 lb ft)
    10.2. Second pass tighten to an additional 45°
    10.3. Third pass tighten to an additional 15°
  20. Install the oil pan. Refer to Sump Installation .
   


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