Integra GS Coupe L4-1834cc 1.8L DOHC MFI (1997)
Crankshaft: Service and Repair
Installation
NOTE: Before installing the crankshaft, apply a coat of engine oil to the main bearings and rod bearings.
1. Install the thrust washers in the No. 4 journal of the cylinder block.
2. Insert bearing halves in the engine block and connecting rods.
3. Hold the crankshaft so rod journals for cylinders No. 2 and No. 3 are straight up.
4. Lower the crankshaft into the block, putting the rod journals into connecting rods No. 2 and No. 3. Install the rod caps and nuts finger-tight.
5. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise, put journals into connecting rods No. 1 and No. 4, and install the rod caps and nuts finger-tight.
NOTE: Install caps so the bearing recess is on the same side as the recess in the rod.
6. Check rod bearing clearance with plastigage, then tighten the capnuts in 2 steps.
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1st step: 20 Nm (14 ft. lbs.)
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2nd step: 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: Reference numbers on connecting rod are for big-end bore tolerance and do NOT indicate the position of piston in the engine.