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MECHANICAL
1) Remove the connecting rod cap.
2) Remove the connecting rod bearing.
NOTE:
Arrange the removed connecting rod, connecting
rod cap and bearing in order, to prevent confusion.
3) Remove the piston rings using piston ring ex-
pander.
D: ASSEMBLY
(3)
(4)
(5)
(1)
Connecting rod cap
(2)
Connecting rod bearing
(3)
Top ring
(4)
Second ring
1) Apply oil to the surfaces of the connecting rod
bearings. Install the connecting rod bearings on
connecting rods and connecting rod caps.
2) Install the connecting rod on crankshaft.
NOTE:
Position each connecting rod with the side marked
facing forward.
3) Install the connecting rod cap.
Ensure the arrow mark on connecting rod cap fac-
ing front during installation.
CAUTION:
• Each connecting rod has its own mating cap.
Make sure that they are assembled correctly by
checking their matching number.
Cylinder Block
T
(6)
(1)
(7)
(2)
(5)
Oil ring
(6)
Snap ring
(7)
Connecting rod
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4) Remove the oil ring by hand.
NOTE:
Arrange the removed piston rings in proper order,
to prevent confusion.
5) Remove the snap ring.
(2)
(2)
(1)
T
Tightening torque: N
• When tightening the connecting rod bolts,
apply oil on the threads and flange end.
4) Install the oil ring spacer, upper rail and lower rail
in this order by hand. Install the second ring and top
ring using piston ring expander.
(7)
(5)
(6)
⋅
m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T: 53 (5.4, 39)
(4)
(3)
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