Acura NSX 1997 Service Manual page 129

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Crankshaft
Installation
Before installing the crankshaft, apply a coat of
engine oil to the main bearings and rod bear-
ings.
1. Insert bearing halves in the engine block and con-
necting rods.
2. Lower the crankshaft into the block.
THRUST WASHERS
Grooved sides face outward.
3. Install the thrust washers on the No. 3 journal. Oil
thrust washer surfaces.
4. Install the bearings and caps. Tighten 9 x 1.25 mm
cap bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 39 N-m (4.0 kgf-m, 29 Ibf-ft)
TIMING BELT
PULLEY SIDE
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BEARING CAPS
JOURNAL NUMBERS
NOTE:
• Guide the piston carefully to prevent damage.
• Fit long rubber hoses (about 30 cm long) to con-
necting rod bolts to protect the crankshaft.
• Install the pistons after setting the crankshaft to
BDC for each cylinder.
CORRECT
RUBBER HOSES
8 x 0.75 mm
20 N-m (2.0 kgf-m, 14 Ibf-ft)
after turn to 116°
BEARING CAP
MARK
• Line up the marks when installing connecting
rod cap.
INCORRECT
WASHERS