Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
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Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
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Special Tools
EN-45059
Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools
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2.
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Remove the connecting rod bearing cap (1).
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2.1.
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Mark the installation position (1) of the connecting rod bearing cap.
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2.3.
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Degrease the connecting rod bearing cap and wet the connecting rod bearing clip with engine oil.
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3.
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Note
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Do not rotate the crankshaft.
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Lay on plastigage. Refer to
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
Lay plastigage (flexible plastic thread) over the entire width of the connecting rod bearing journal.
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4.
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Install the connecting rod bearing cap.
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5.
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Refer to
Fastener Caution
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Tighten the 2 bolts in three passes using the
EN-45059
sensor kit:
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5.1.
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First pass tighten to
35 Nm (26 lb ft)
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5.2.
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Second pass tighten to an additional
45 degrees
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5.3.
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Third pass tighten to an additional
15 degrees
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6.
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Remove the connecting rod bearing cap (1).
Remove the 2 bolts.
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7.
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Note
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When reading the value, do not confuse millimeters and inches on the measuring scale (1).
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Measure the connecting rod bearing play.
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Compare the width of the flattened plastic thread with the measuring scale.
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Permissible connecting rod bearing play: 0.019-0.071 mm (0.0007-0.0028 in).
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Note
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Check markings on parts.
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Install the connecting rod bearing cap.
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Wet the connecting rod bearing journal and con-rod bearing clips with engine oil.
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9.
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Tighten the 2 bolts in three passes using the
EN-45059
sensor kit:
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9.1.
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First pass tighten to
35 Nm (26 lb ft)
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9.2.
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Second pass tighten to an additional
45 degrees
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9.3.
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Third pass tighten to an additional
15 degrees
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