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Engine Block
Piston Installation
lf the crankshaft is already installed
1. Set the crankshaft to bottom dead center (BDC) for
e a c h c y l i n d e r .
2. Remove the connecting rod caps, then install the
ring compressor, and check that the bearing is
s e c u r e l y i n p l a c e .
3. Position the arrow {A)facing the timing chain side
o f t h e e n g i n e .
Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in
u s i n g t h e w o o d e n h a n d l e o f a h a m m e r ( A ) ,
l\4aintain downward force on the ring compressor
(B) to prevent the rings from expanding before
entering the cylinder bore.
4 .
5 . Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and
check the connecting rod-to-crank journal
alignment before pushing the piston into place.
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6, Checkthe connecting rod bearing clearance with
plastigage {see page 7-9).
7 . A p p l y e n g i n e o i l t o t h e t h r e a d s o f t h e c o n n e c t i n g
rod bolts.
8. lnstallthe rod caps with bearings, then tighten the
connecting rod bolts is sequence to 25 N.m
{2.5 kgf.m. 18 lbf.ft),
9. Tighten the connecting rod bolts an additional 90".
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