Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and
Inspection
Special Tools
EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools .
| 2. |
Remove the connecting rod
bearing cap (1). |
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2.1 |
Mark the installation position
(1) of the connecting rod bearing cap. |
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2.3 |
Degrease the connecting rod
bearing cap and wet the connecting rod bearing clip with engine
oil. |
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Note: Do not rotate
the crankshaft.
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Lay plastigage (flexible plastic thread) over the entire width
of the connecting rod bearing journal. |
| 4. |
Install the connecting rod
bearing cap. |
| 5. |
Tighten the 2 bolts in three
passes using the EN-45059 sensor kit : |
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5.1 |
First pass tighten to
35 N·m (26 lb ft) . |
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5.2 |
Second pass tighten to an
additional 45° |
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5.3 |
Third pass tighten to an
additional 15° |
| 7. |
Remove the connecting rod
bearing cap (1). |
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Note: When reading
the value, do not confuse millimeters and inches on the measuring
scale (1).
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| 8. |
Measure the connecting rod
bearing play. |
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Compare the width of the
flattened plastic thread with the measuring scale. |
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Permissible connecting rod
bearing play: 0.019-0.071 mm (0.0007-0.0028 in). |
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Note: Check markings
on parts.
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| 9. |
Install the connecting rod
bearing cap. |
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Wet the connecting rod bearing
journal and con-rod bearing clips with engine oil. |
| 10. |
Tighten the 2 bolts in three
passes using the EN-45059 sensor kit : |
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10.1 |
First pass tighten to
35 N·m (26 lb ft) |
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10.2 |
Second pass tighten to an
additional 45° |
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10.3 |
Third pass tighten to an
additional 15° |
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