SX4 4WD L4-2.0L (2008)
Connecting Rod: Service and Repair
Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and Cylinders Removal and Installation
Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and Cylinders Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Remove oil pump with oil pump strainer.
2. Remove cylinder head.
3. Mark cylinder number on all pistons, connecting rods and connecting rod caps.
4. Remove connecting rod bearing caps.
5. Clean carbon from top of cylinder bore before removing piston from cylinder.
6. Push piston and connecting rod assembly out through the top of cylinder bore.
Installation
1. Apply engine oil to pistons, piston rings, cylinder walls, connecting rod bearings and crank pins.
NOTE: Do not apply oil between connecting rod and bearing or between bearing cap and bearing.
2. When installing piston and connecting rod assembly into cylinder bore, point front mark (3) on piston head to crankshaft pulley side (1).
3. Install piston and connecting rod assembly into cylinder bore. Use special tool (Piston ring compressor) to compress rings. Guide connecting rod
into place on crankshaft.
Using a hammer handle, tap piston head to install piston into bore. Hold ring compressor firmly against cylinder block until all piston rings have
entered cylinder bore.
Special Tool (A):09916-77310