Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 213

Illustrated Index
(cont'd)
NOTE: New rod bearings must be selected by matching
connecting rod assembly and crankshaft identification
markings (see page 7-9).
Lubricate all internal parts with engine oil during
reassembly.
CYLINDER BLOCK
Cylinder bore inspection, page
Warpage inspection, page
Cylinder bore honing, page
CONNECTING ROD BEARING CAP
Installation, page 7-25
NOTE: Install caps so the
bearing recess is on the
same side as the recess
in the rod.
CONNECTING ROD CAP NUT
9 x 0.75 mm
44 N-m (4.5 kgf-m,
33 Ibf-ft)
Apply engine oil to the nut
threads
NOTE: After torquing each bearing
cap, rotate the crankshaft to
check for binding.
PISTON
Inspection, page
NOTE: To maintain proper clearance,
match the letter on the piston top with
the letter for each cylinder stamped on
the block.
On the piston top
7-15
7-15
7-16
No. 1
CONNECTING ROD
BEARINGS
Clearance, page 7-9
Selection, page 7-9
LEFT BANK
No. 4
No. 5
No. 6
PISTON PIN
7-14
Removal, page
Installation, page
Inspection, page
On the block
No. 3
Inspect the top of each cylinder bore
for carbon build-up or a ridge
before removing the piston.
Remove ridge if necessary, page
CYLINDER BORE SIZES
NOTE: To maintain proper piston clearance,
match these letters with the letters on the
No. 4 No. 6
pistons. The letters on the block read from
front to rear, No. 1 through No. 3 cylinders
on the first line and No. 4 through No. 6
cylinders on the second line.
On the block
A or I
B or Il
FRONT (timing belt side)
7-16
7-19
7-18
SNAP RING
PISTON RINGS
Replacement, page 7-20
Measurement, pages
Alignment, page 7-21
CONNECTING ROD
End play, page
Selection, page
7-11
On the piston top
No letter
B
RIGHT BANK
No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
7-20 and 7-21
7-7
7-17