Accent GL Sedan L4-1495cc 1.5L SOHC MFI (1997)
NOTE: Do not exceed 5000 pounds of force when stopping the installing arbor sleeve against the arch.
5. Install piston rings, apply engine oil around piston and piston rings.
6. Position each piston ring end gap as far apart from neighboring gaps as possible.
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Make sure that gaps are not positioned in side rail thrust and pin directions.
7. Hold piston rings firmly in a piston ring compressor as you insert them into cylinder.
8. Make sure that the front mark of piston and the front mark (identification mark) of connecting rod are directed toward front of engine.
9. When connecting rod cap is installed, make sure that cylinder numbers put on rod and cap at disassembly match.
10. When new connecting rod is installed, make sure that notches for holding bearing in place are on same side.
11. Tighten the connecting rod cap nuts to 35-38 Nm (350-380 kg. cm., 25-28 ft. lbs.).
12. Check connecting rod side clearance.
Connecting rod side clearance:
Standard value: 0.10-0.25 mm (0.004-0.0098 inch).
Limit: 0.4 mm (0.0157 inch).
