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DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the timing chains, timing chain cover, cylinder head assembly, oil pan, bed plate and oil pump.
For details, refer to the respective chapters.
2. Remove the rear oil seal case.
3. Remove the connecting rod cap.
Mark the connecting rod bearing caps to be able to reassemble in the original position and
direction.
4. Remove the main bearing caps and the crankshaft. Keep the bearings in order according to the cap
number.
INSPECTION
1. Before removing the main bearing cap, measure crankshaft end play. If end play exceeds specification,
replace the thrust bearing.
End play : 0.05 - 0.25 mm (0.0020 - 0.0098 in)
2. Remove the main bearing cap.
3
Measure main bearing oil clearance.
.
(1) Remove all foreign material and oil from the main journals and main bearing surface.
(2) Position a plastic gauge atop the main journals in axial direction .
(3
Install the main bearing cap and tighten bolts.
)
Tightening torque :
127.5-137.3 N-m
(13-14 kg-m, 94.0-101.3 lb-ft)
(4
Remove the main bearing cap, and measure oil clearance at each journal.
)
Oil clearance :
0.024 - 0.042 mm (0.0009 - 0.0017 in)

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