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CRANKSHAFT/PISTON/CYLINDER
Apply engine oil to the crankpin bearing cap bolt (reuse)
threads and seating surfaces. [1]
Install and tighten the crankpin bearing cap bolts [1] to
the specified torque in 2 or 3 steps alternately.
Further tighten the bolts 90°.
TORQUE: 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft) + 90°

Remove the bearing caps and measure the
compressed plastigauge at its widest point on the
crankpin to determine the oil clearance.

SERVICE LIMIT: 0.065 mm (0.0026 in)
If the oil clearance exceeds the service limit, select the
correct replacement bearings.

BEARING SELECTION
Numbers (1, 2, 3 or Record the connecting rod I.D. code number [1] or
4) on the measure the I.D. with the crankpin bearing cap installed [1]
connecting rods are without bearing inserts.
the connecting rod
I.D. codes.

Letters (A, B, C or If you are replacing the crankshaft, record the
D) on the crank corresponding crankpin O.D. code letter [1].
weight are the If you are reusing the crankshaft, measure the crankpin
crankpin O.D. O.D. with a micrometer.
codes from left to
right.

[1]

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