SX4 4WD L4-2.0L (2008)
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If clearance can not be brought to within its limit even by using a new standard size bearing, replace crankshaft or regrind crankpin to
undersize as follows.
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Install 0.25 mm undersize bearing to connecting rod big end.
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Measure bore diameter of connecting rod big end.
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Regrind crankpin to the following finished diameter.
Finished Crankpin Diameter = Measured big end bore diameter (including undersize bearing) - 0.054 mm (0.0021 in.)
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Confirm that bearing clearance is within the standard value.
NOTE: After checking the connecting rod bearing clearance, make sure to check for "Connecting rod bolt" under Pistons Piston Rings
Connecting Rods and Cylinders Inspection and Cleaning.
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Selection of connecting rod bearings:
NOTE:
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If bearing is in malcondition or bearing clearance is out of specification, select a new standard bearing according to the following procedure
and install it.
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When replacing crankshaft or connecting rod and its bearing due to any reason, select new standard bearings to be installed referring to
numbers stamped on connecting rod and its cap and/or alphabets stamped on crank web of No. 3 cylinder.
a. Check stamped numbers on connecting rod and its cap as shown.
Three kinds of numbers ("1", "2" and "3") represent the following connecting rod big end inside diameters. For example, stamped number "1"
indicates that corresponding connecting rod big-end inside diameter is 53.0000 - 53.0060 mm (2.0867 - 2.0868 in.).
Connecting rod big-end inside diameter
