Connecting Rod Bolt Inspection - Honda Accord 2008 Manual

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If the Crankshaft is Not Installed

1. Remove the connecting rod caps, then install the

ring compressor, and check that the bearing is

securely in place.

2. Apply new engine oil to the piston, the inside of the

ring compressor, and the cylinder bore, then attach

the ring compressor to the piston/connecting rod

3. Position the mark (A) to face the cam chain side of

4. Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in

using the wooden handle of a hammer (A).

Push down on the ring compressor (B) to prevent

the rings from expanding before entering the

cylinder bore.

5. Position all pistons at top dead center (TDC).

Connecting Rod Bolt Inspection

1. Measure the diameter of each connecting rod bolt

at point A and point B.

2. Calculate the difference in diameter between point

A and point B.

Point A Point B = Difference in Diameter

Difference in Diameter

Specification: 0 0.1 mm (0 0.004 in.)

3. If the difference in diameter is out of specification,

replace the connecting rod bolt.

ＴＡ０８ＡＥ４Ａ１８３１６２１７２０２ＭＡＡＴ００

35 mm (1.38 in.)

20 mm (0.79 in.)

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