Civic L4-1.8L (2006)
8. Apply new engine oil to the thrust washer surfaces. Install the thrust washers (A) in the No. 4 journal of the engine block.
9. Inspect the connecting rod bolts.
10. Seat the rod journals into connecting rod No. 1 and connecting rod No. 4. Line up the mark (A) on the connecting rod and cap, then install the caps
and bolts finger-tight.
11. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise, and seat the journals into connecting rod No. 2 and connecting rod No. 3. Line up the mark on the connecting rod
and cap, then install the caps and bolts finger-tight.
12. Tighten the connecting rod bolts to 20 Nm (2.0 kgf-m, 14 ft. lbs.).
13. Tighten the connecting rod bolts an additional 90°.
NOTE: Remove the connecting rod bolt if you tightened it beyond the specified angle, and go back to step 9 of the procedure. Do not loosen it
back to the specified angle.
14. Remove any old liquid gasket from the lower block mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.
15. Clean, and dry the lower block mating surfaces.
