Sidekick JS 2D 2WD L4-1.6L (1998)
NOTE: Decarbon and clean top of cylinder bore before inserting piston ring.
Connecting Rod
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Big-end side clearance: Check big-end of connecting rod for side clearance, with rod fitted and connected to its crank pin in the normal manner. If
measured clearance is found to exceed its limit, replace connecting rod.
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Connecting rod alignment:
Mount connecting rod on aligner to check it for bow and twist and, if limit is exceeded, replace it.
Limit on bow: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Limit on twist: 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch)
Crank Pin and Connecting Rod Bearings
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Inspect crank-pin for uneven wear or damage. Measure crank pin for out-of-round or taper with a micrometer. If crank pin is damaged, or
out-of-round or taper is out of limit, replace crankshaft or regrind crank pin to undersize and use undersize bearing.
Out-of-round and taper limit: 0.01 mm (0.0004 inch)
