Subaru 2002 IMPREZA Service Manual page 189

MECHANICAL
CYLINDER BLOCK
D: ASSEMBLY
(1) Connecting rod bearing (5) Second ring
(2) Connecting rod
(6)
Top ring
(3) Connecting rod cap (7) Circlip
(4) Oil ring
1) Install the connecting rod bearings on connect-
ing rods and connecting rod caps.
CAUTION:
Apply oil to the surfaces of the connecting rod
bearings.
2) Install the connecting rod on crankshaft.
CAUTION:
Position each connecting rod with the side
marked facing forward.
3) Install the connecting rod cap with connecting
rod nut.
Ensure the arrow on connecting rod cap faces the
front during installation.
CAUTION
:
Each the connecting rod has its own mating
cap. Make sure that they are assembled cor-
rectly by checking their matching number.
When tightening the connecting rod nuts, ap-
ply oil on the threads.
4) Install the oil ring spacer, upper rail and lower rail
in this order by hand. Then install the second ring
and top ring with a piston ring expander.
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Tightening torque: N.m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T: 44.6 (4.55, 32.9)
E: INSPECTION
1. CYLINDER BLOCK
1) Visually check for cracks and damage. Especial-
ly, inspect the important parts by means of red lead
check.
2) Check the oil passages for clogging.
3) Inspect the crankcase surface that mates with
cylinder head for warping by using a straight edge,
and correct by grinding if necessary.
Warping limit:
Grinding limit:
Standard height of cylinder block:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
0.1 mm (0.004 in)
201.0 mm (7.91 in)
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