Accord V6-3.0L Hybrid (2005)
12. Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in using the wooden handle of a hammer (A). Maintain downward force on the ring compressor (B) to
prevent the rings from expanding before entering the cylinder bore.
13. Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and check the connecting rod-to-crank journal alignment before pushing the piston into place.
14. Measure the diameter of each connecting rod bolt at point A and point B.
15. Calculate the difference in diameter between point A and point B.
Point A-Point B = Difference in Diameter
Difference in Diameter Specification: 0 - 0.1 mm (0 - 0.004 inch)
16. If the difference in diameter is out of tolerance, replace the connecting rod bolt.
17. Line up the mark (A) on the connecting rod and cap, then install the cap.
18. Apply new engine oil to the bolt threads. Torque the bolts (B) to 20 Nm (2.0 kgf-m, 14 ft. lbs.).
19. Mark the connecting rod (A) and bolt head (B) as shown.
20. Tighten the bolt until the mark on the bolt head lines up with the mark on the connecting rod (turn the bolt 90°).
