CR-V LX 2WD L4-1972cc 2.0L DOHC MFI (1998)
Piston: Service and Repair
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Apply a coat of engine oil to the ring grooves and cylinder bores.
If the crankshaft is already installed:
2. Set the crankshaft to BDC for each cylinder.
3. Remove the connecting rod caps, and slip short sections of rubber hose over the threaded ends of the connecting rod bolts.
4. Install the ring compressor, and check that the bearing is securely in place.
5. Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in using the wooden handle of a hammer. Maintain downward force on the ring compressor to prevent
rings from expanding before entering the cylinder bore.
6. Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and check the connecting rod-to-crank journal alignment before pushing piston into place.
7. Install the rod caps with bearings, and torque the nuts to:
31 Nm (3.2 kgf.m, 23 ft. lbs.)
Apply engine oil to the bolt threads.
If the crankshaft is not installed:
2. Remove the rod caps and bearings, and install the ring compressor.
3. Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in using the wooden handle of a hammer. Maintain downward force on the ring compressor to prevent
rings from expanding before entering the cylinder bore.
4. Position all the pistons at the top dead center.
