Acura 1994 Integra Service Manual page 161

Connecting Rods
Selection
Each rod falls into one of four tolerance ranges (from 0
to + 0.024 mm (0 to + 0.0009 inl, in 0.006 mm {0.0002 in)
increments) depending on the size ot its big end bore.
It's then stamped with a number (1,2,3, or 4) indicating
the range.
You may find any combination ol 1, 2, 3, or 4 in any
engane.
Normsl Boro Sizoi ,18.0 mm 11.89 inl
NOTE:
a Reference numbers are Jor big end bore size and do
NOT indicate the position of the rod in the engine.
.
Inspect connecting rod for cracks and heat damage.
CONNECNNG ROD BORE
REFERENCE NUMBER
Half oI number is stamped on
bearing cap. th€ other halfon
connecting rod.
Crankshaft
lnstallation
Before installing the crankshaft. apply a coat of
engine oil to the main bearings and rod bearings.
1. Install the thrust washers in the No. 4 iournsl of the
cvlinder block.
Grooved side tacing
o!tward
Insert bearing halves in the engine block and con-
necting rods.
Hold the crankshaft so rod journals for cylinders No.
2 and No.3 are straight up.
Lower the crankshaft into the block. putting the rod
journals into connecting rods No.2 and No.3.
Install the rod caps and nuts finger-tight,
CONNECNNG ROD
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