CRANKSHAFTITRANSMISSION
Do not rotate the
Apply engine oil to the threads and seating surfaces
crankshaft during
of the bearing cap nuts.
inspection.
Install the nuts and tighten them evenly.
TORQUE: 33 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 24 Ibf.ft)
Remove the bearing caps and measure the com
pressed plastigauge at its widest point on each
crankpin to determine the oil clearance.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.07 mm (0.003 in)
If the clearance exceeds the service limit, select the
correct replacement bearings as follows.
BEARING SELECTION
Record the connecting rod 1.0. code number.
NOTE:
Number 3 or 4 onthe connecting rod is the code for
the connecting rod 1.0.
Record the crankpin 0.0. code letter.
NOTE:
Let!ers
A
or B on each crank weight is the code for
the crankpin 0.0.
Cross, reference the connecting rod and crankpin
codes to determine the replacement bearing color
code.
.
CONNECTING ROD 1.0. CODE NUMBER
13-14