Suzuki 2000 Grand Vitara SQ625 Service Manual page 304

6A1-62 ENGINE MECHANICAL (G16 ENGINE)
1. Rod bearing cap
2. Arrow mark
3. Crankshaft pulley side
1. Crankshaft pulley side
2. Flywheel side
INSTALLATION OR CONNECTION
1) Apply engine oil to pistons, rings, cylinder walls, connecting rod
bearings and crankpins.
NOTE:
Do not apply oil between connecting rod and bearing or be-
tween bearing cap and bearing.
2) Install guide hoses over connecting rod bolts.
These guide hoses protect crankpin and threads of rod bolt from
damage during installation of connecting rod and piston assem-
bly.
3) When installing piston and connecting rod assembly into cylin-
der bore, point arrow mark on piston head to crankshaft pulley
side.
4) Install piston and connecting rod assembly into cylinder bore.
Use special tool (Piston ring compressor) to compress rings.
Guide connecting rod into place on crankshaft.
Using a hammer handle, tap piston head to install piston into
bore. Hold ring compressor firmly against cylinder block until all
piston rings have entered cylinder bore.
Special Tool
(A): 09916-77310
5) Install bearing cap:
Point arrow mark on cap to crankshaft pulley side.
Tighten cap nuts to specification.
Tightening Torque
.
(a): 35 N m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)