Daihatsu F300 Service Manual page 1273

ENGINE MECHANICALS
(2) Wipe off any o'tl from the side of the mate surface be-
tween the connecting rod bearing cap and the connect-
ing rod. Daub a mate mark with an oily paint on the side
so that the parts can be assembled correctly in the
original combination.
(Also ensure that the cylinder number may be identified)
(3) Turn the crankshaft, until the connecting rod bearing
cap to be removed comes at the oil pan side.
( 4) Lock the flywheel to prevent the crankshaft from turning,
using the following SST.
SST: 0921D-87701-000
(5) Loosen the connecting rod bearing cap nuts evenly
over two or three stages. Then, remove the connecting
rod bearing cap nuts.
(6) Remove the bearing cap.
NOTE:
• Replace the crankshaft if
the
crankpin journals exhibit
damages, such as seizure.
(See page EM-121.)
(7) Place a plastigage on the crankpin journal.
NOTE:
• Wipe off any oil from the crankpin journal.
EM-132
09210-87701·
000
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