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7 .
8 .
9 .
C h e c k t h e s o n n e c t i n g r o d b e a r i n g c l e a r a n c e w i t h
plastigage (see page 7-9).
Apply engine oil to the bolt threads, then install the
rod caps with bearings.
I n s t a l l t h e n u t , a n d f i n g e r t i g h t , t h e n s e t t h e b o x
wrench and connecting rod gauge as shown below.
CONNCCNNG ROD
GAUGE
{Commercially
available)
1 0 .
WRENCH
Zero the connecting rod gauge.
T i g h t e n t h e n u t u n t i l t h e c o n n e c t i n g r o d g a u g e
r e a d s 0 . 1 3 - 0 . 1 5 m m ( 0 . 0 0 5 - 0 . 0 0 6 i n ) .
CONNECNNG HOO
GAUGE
1 t .
ll the crankshaft is not installed
1 . R e m o v e t h e c o n n e c t i n g r o d c a p s , t h e n i n s t a l l t h e
r i n g c o m p r e s s o r , a n d c h e c k t h a t t h e b e a r i n g i s
securely in place.
2.
Position the arrow and the mark facing the timing
belt side ot the engine.
The mark must face
the timing belt side
of the engine.
Tb6 arrow must tac6
th€ timing belt side
of the engine.
P o s i t i o n t h e p i s t o n i n t h e c y l i n d e r , a n d t a p i t i n
using the wooden handle of a hammer.
NOTE: Maintain downward force on the ring com-
p r e s s o r t o p r e v e n t r i n g s f r o m e x p a n d i n g b e f o r e
entering the cylinder bore.
Position all pistons at top dead center.