PROCEDURE
INSPECT CYLINDER BLOCK FOR WARPAGE
Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, check the surfaces which contact the cylinder head gasket for warpage.
| Maximum Warpage |
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| 0.07 mm (0.00276 in.) |
Tech Tips
If the warpage is more than the maximum, replace the cylinder block sub-assembly.
INSPECT CYLINDER BORE
| *a | Thrust Direction |
| *b | Axial Direction |
| *c | Center |
| *d | 10 mm (0.394 in.) |
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Front of Engine |
Using a cylinder gauge, measure the cylinder bore diameter at the positions (A) and (B) in the thrust and axial directions.
| Reference value (new parts) |
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| 85.500 to 85.513 mm (3.36613 to 3.36664 in.) |
| Maximum Diameter |
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| 85.633 mm (3.37137 in.) |
Tech Tips
If the average diameter of 4 positions is more than the maximum, replace the cylinder block sub-assembly.
INSPECT PISTON
| *a | Distance |
Using a micrometer, measure the piston diameter at a right angle to the piston center line where the distance from the bottom of the piston is as specified.
| Distance |
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| 9.2 mm (0.362 in.) |
| Reference value (new parts) |
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| 85.467 to 85.497 mm (3.36483 to 3.36601 in.) |
INSPECT PISTON OIL CLEARANCE
Measure the cylinder bore diameter in the thrust direction.
Subtract the piston diameter measurement from the cylinder bore diameter measurement.
| Reference value (new parts) |
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| 0.003 to 0.046 mm (0.000118 to 0.001811 in.) |
| Maximum Oil Clearance |
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| 0.056 mm (0.00220 in.) |
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace all the pistons. If necessary, replace the cylinder block sub-assembly.
INSPECT RING GROOVE CLEARANCE
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between a new piston ring set and the wall of the ring groove.
| Standard Ring Groove Clearance | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tech Tips
If the clearance is not as specified, replace the piston.
INSPECT PISTON PIN OIL CLEARANCE
Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter of the piston pin hole.
| Standard Piston Pin Hole Inside Diameter | ||||||||
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| *a | 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) |
| *b | 28 mm (1.10 in.) |
Using a micrometer, measure the piston pin diameter.
| Standard Piston Pin Diameter | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Subtract the piston pin diameter measurement from the piston pin hole diameter measurement.
| Standard Oil Clearance |
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| 0.001 to 0.007 mm (0.0000393 to 0.000275 in.) |
| Maximum Oil Clearance |
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| 0.047 mm (0.00185 in.) |
Tech Tips
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the piston and piston pin as a set.
Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter of the connecting rod small end bush.
| Standard Bushing Inside Diameter | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Subtract the piston pin diameter measurement from the bushing inside diameter measurement.
| Standard Oil Clearance |
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| 0.005 to 0.011 mm (0.000197 to 0.000433 in.) |
| Maximum Oil Clearance |
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| 0.021 mm (0.000826 in.) |
| *a | Piston RH | *b | Piston LH |
| *c | Piston Matchmark (Arrow) | *d | Piston Pin Size Identification Mark |
| *e | Connecting Rod Bushing Inside Diameter Mark | *f | Piston Matchmark (Protrusion) |
Note
Take care as the matchmark on the piston RH connecting rod is reversed for the piston LH.
Tech Tips
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the connecting rod small end bush.
If necessary, replace the connecting rod sub-assembly and piston sub-assembly with pin.
INSPECT PISTON RING END GAP
Insert the piston ring into the cylinder bore.
| *1 | Piston Ring |
| *a | 110 mm |
Using a piston, push in the piston ring slightly beyond the bottom of the ring travel, 110 mm (4.33 in.) from the top of the cylinder block sub-assembly.
Using a feeler gauge, measure the end gap.
| Standard End Gap | ||||||||
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| Maximum End Gap | ||||||||
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Tech Tips
If the end gap is more than the maximum, replace the piston ring. If the end gap is more than the maximum even with a new piston ring, replace the cylinder block sub-assembly.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Install the crankshaft bearing cap.
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while prying the crankshaft back and forth with a screwdriver.
| Standard Thrust Clearance |
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| 0.08 to 0.28 mm (0.00314 to 0.0110 in.) |
| Maximum Thrust Clearance |
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| 0.35 mm (0.0137 in.) |
| Standard Thrust Washer Thickness |
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| 1.91 to 1.96 mm (0.0751 to 0.0771 in.) |
Tech Tips
If the thrust clearance is more than the maximum, replace the crankshaft thrust washer set. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
INSPECT CONNECTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a rod aligner and feeler gauge, check the connecting rod alignment.
Check for out-of-alignment.
| Maximum out-of-alignment |
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| 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.) |
If the out-of-alignment is more than the maximum, replace the connecting rod sub-assembly.
Check for twist.
| Maximum twist |
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| 0.15 mm (0.00591 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.) |
If the twist is more than the maximum, replace the connecting rod sub-assembly.
INSPECT CONNECTING ROD BOLT
| *a | Measurement Area |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the connecting rod bolt at several points within the area shown in the illustration.
| Standard Diameter |
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| 8.51 to 8.71 mm (0.335 to 0.342 in.) |
| Minimum Diameter |
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| 8.51 mm (0.335 in.) less than |
Tech Tips
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the connecting rod bolt.
Diameter measurements should be done at several points.
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the connecting rod bolt with a new one. Failure to do so may lead to engine damage.
If there is any thread deformation, replace the connecting rod bolt with a new one.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT
Inspect for runout.
Clean the crank journal.
Place the crankshaft on V-blocks.
Using a dial indicator, measure the runout at the center of each journal.
| Maximum Runout |
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| 0.06 mm (0.00236 in.) |
Tech Tips
If the runout is more than the maximum, replace the crankshaft.
Inspect the main journals.
Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of each main journal.
| Standard Journal Diameter |
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| 73.988 to 74.000 mm (2.91290 to 2.91338 in.) |
Tech Tips
If the diameter is not as specified, check the oil clearance. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
Check each main journal for taper and out-of-round as shown in the illustration.
| Maximum Taper and Out-of-round |
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| 0.02 mm (0.000787 in.) |
Tech Tips
If the taper or out-of-round is more than the maximum, replace the crankshaft.
Inspect the crank pins.
Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of each crank pin.
| Standard Crank Pin Diameter |
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| 55.392 to 55.400 mm (2.18078 to 2.18109 in.) |
Tech Tips
If the diameter is not as specified, check the oil clearance. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
Check each crank pin for taper and out-of-round as shown in the illustration.
| Maximum Taper and Out-of-round |
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| 0.02 mm (0.000787 in.) |
Tech Tips
If the taper or out-of-round is more than the maximum, replace the crankshaft.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE
Check the crank journal and crankshaft bearing for pitting or scratches.
Install the crankshaft bearings.
Install the crankshaft thrust washer set.
Place the crankshaft on the cylinder block sub-assembly.
| *a | Plastigage |
Lay a strip of Plastigage across each journal.
Confirm the front marks and numbers, and install the crankshaft bearing caps on the cylinder block sub-assembly.
Tech Tips
A number is marked on each crankshaft bearing cap to indicate its installation position.
Install the crankshaft bearing caps.
Note
Do not turn the crankshaft.
Remove the crankshaft bearing caps.
| *a | Plastigage |
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
| Standard Oil Clearance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Maximum Oil Clearance | ||||||
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Note
Completely remove the Plastigage after the measurement.
Tech Tips
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the crankshaft bearings. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
If replacing a crankshaft bearing, select a new one with the same number. If the number of the crankshaft bearing cannot be determined, select the correct crankshaft bearing by adding together the numbers imprinted on the cylinder block sub-assembly and crankshaft. Then refer to the following table for the appropriate crankshaft bearing number. There are 5 sizes of standard crankshaft bearings, marked "1", "2", "3", "4" or "5" accordingly.
| *a | No. 1 | *b | No. 2 |
| *c | No. 3 | *d | No. 4 |
| *e | Number Mark | *f | Diameter Mark |
| *g | No. 1 and No. 4 Crankshaft Bearing | *h | No. 2 and No. 3 Crankshaft Bearing |
| *i | 21.0 mm (0.827 in.) | *j | 19.0 mm (0.748 in.) |
Tech Tips
EXAMPLE: Cylinder block sub-assembly "12" + Crankshaft "06" = Total number 18 (Use upper bearing "3" and lower bearing "4")
| Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter (No. 1 and No. 4 journal) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter (No. 2 and No. 3 journal) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INSPECT CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP SET BOLT
| *a | Bolt A |
| *b | Bolt B |
| *c | 5.0 mm (0.196 in.) |
| *d | 60 mm (2.362 in.) |
| *e | Position B Outer Diameter |
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Position A Outer Diameter |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the threads at the measurement point A.
| Standard Diameter |
|---|
| bolt A |
| 11.73 to 11.97 mm (0.4618 to 0.4712 in.) |
| bolt B |
| 10.73 to 10.97 mm (0.4224 to 0.4318 in.) |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the outer diameter at several points in area B shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
If there is any thread deformation, replace the crankshaft bearing cap set bolt with a new one.
Calculate the difference between the measurement of the outer diameter at position A and position B.
| Minimum Diameter |
|---|
| bolt A |
| The outer diameter difference is 0.2 mm (0.00787 in.)or less |
| bolt B |
| The outer diameter difference is 0.15 mm (0.00590 in.)or less |
Note
Outer Diameter Difference = Position A Outer Diameter - Position B Outer Diameter (Smallest Value)
If the result is less than the minimum, the engine may be damaged. Therefore, be sure to replace the crankshaft bearing cap set bolt with a new one.
INSPECT NO. 1 OIL NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *a | Pin |
Push the check valve with a pin to check that it is not stuck.
Tech Tips
If the check valve is stuck, replace the No. 1 oil nozzle sub-assembly.
Push the check valve with a pin to check if it moves smoothly.
Tech Tips
If the check valve does not move smoothly, clean or replace the No. 1 oil nozzle sub-assembly.
While covering (A), blow air into (B). Check that air does not leak through (C). Perform the check again while covering (B) and blowing air into (A).
Tech Tips
If air leaks, clean or replace the No. 1 oil nozzle sub-assembly.
Push the check valve while covering (A), and blow air into (B). Check that air passes through (C). Perform the check again while covering (B), pushing the check valve and blowing air into (A).
Tech Tips
If air does not pass through (C), clean or replace the No. 1 oil nozzle sub-assembly.