Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 74

ASSEMBLY i a
Connecting Rod Cap
1. Inspect and adjust the connecting rod bearing and
crankshaft pin journal oil clearance by the same
procedure used for the crankshaft and main bear-
ing oil clearance.
Connecting rod cap tightening torque:
47-52 N.m (4.8-5.3 m-kg, 35-38 ft-lb)
Oil clearance:
0.028-0.088 mm (0.001 l-0.0027 in)
Maximum:
0.10 mm (0.0038 in)
Undersize connecting rod bearing:
8.25
mm (0.010 h), 0.50 mm (0.020 in)
Caution
Be sure to align the matching marks on the
cap and on the connecting rod when instail-
ing the connecting rod cap.
2. Check the side clearance of the connecting rod.
Clearance: 0.30 mm (0.012 in) max.
Caution
The connecting rod side clearancs must be
measured before installation.
3. Apply engine oil to the crankpin journal and con-
necting rod bearing.
4. Install the connecting rod cap to align the match-
ing mark and tighten it.
Tightening torque:
47-52 N.m (4.8-5.3 m-kg, 35-38 ft-lb)
Rear Cover
1. Apply engine oil to the rear cover, oil seal and oil
seal lip.
2. Press the oil seal into the rear cover.
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