Cube L4-1.8L (MR18DE) (2010)
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If out of the standard, replace connecting rod assembly.
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEARANCE
Connecting Rod Bushing Inner Diameter
Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bushing with an inside micrometer (A).
Standard : See: Specifications
Piston Pin Outer Diameter
Measure the outer diameter of piston pin with a micrometer (A).
Standard : See: Specifications
Connecting Rod Bushing Oil Clearance
(Connecting rod bushing oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bushing inner diameter) - (Piston pin outer diameter)
Standard and Limit : See: Specifications
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If the measured value is out of the standard, replace connecting rod assembly and/or piston and piston pin assembly.
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If replacing piston and piston pin assembly. See: Piston/Service and Repair.
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If replacing connecting rod assembly. See: Connecting Rod Bearing/Service and Repair/Connecting Rod Bearing.
CYLINDER BLOCK TOP SURFACE DISTORTION
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Using a scraper, remove gasket on the cylinder block surface, and also remove engine oil, scale, carbon, or other contamination.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow gasket flakes to enter engine oil or engine coolant passages.