Quest Minivan GXE V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E) (1997)
3. Measure crankshaft end play. The crankshaft end play standard value 0.050 - 0.170 mm (0.0020 - 0.0067 inch). The limit is 0.30 mm (0.0118
inch). If beyond the limit, replace thrust bearing with a new one.
4. Install connecting rod bearings in connecting rods and connecting rod caps.
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Confirm that correct bearings are used. Install bearings so that the oil hole in each connecting rod aligns with the oil hole of the bearing.
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Apply new engine oil to bearing surfaces, bolt threads and seating surfaces.
5. Install pistons with connecting rods.
a. Install them into corresponding cylinders with tool shown.
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Make sure connecting rod does not scratch cylinder wall.
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Make sure connecting rod bolts do not scratch crank shaft pin journals.
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Arrange so that front mark on piston head faces toward front of engine.
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Apply new engine oil to piston rings and sliding surface of piston.
b. Install the connecting rod caps.
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Apply new engine oil to the bolt threads and nut seating surfaces.
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Tighten connecting rod cap nuts using the following procedure.
1. Tighten to 14 - 16 Nm (10 - 12 ft. lbs.).
2. Turn nuts 60 to 65° clockwise with an angle wrench. If an angle wrench is not available, tighten nuts to 38 - 44 Nm (28 - 33 ft. lbs.).