INSPECT CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while moving the connecting rod back and forth.
| Standard thrust clearance |
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| 0.200 to 0.520 mm (0.00787 to 0.0205 in.) |
| Maximum thrust clearance |
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| 0.60 mm (0.0236 in.) |
If the thrust clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the connecting rod. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while prying the crankshaft back and forth.
| Standard thrust clearance |
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| 0.050 to 0.220 mm (0.00197 to 0.00866 in.) |
| Maximum thrust clearance |
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| 0.40 mm (0.0157 in.) |
If the thrust clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the crankshaft or thrust washers as a set.
INSPECT CONNECTING ROD BOLT
| *a | Measurement Length |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of the connecting rod bolt from the seat to end.
| Standard bolt length |
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| 59.00 mm (2.3228 in.) |
| Maximum bolt length |
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| 61.5 mm (2.421 in.) |
If the length is greater than the maximum, replace the connecting rod bolt.
INSPECT CYLINDER LINER
| *1 | Symbol |
| *2 | Measurement Length |
Using a micrometer, measure the outside diameter of the cylinder liner.
| Standard Outside Diameter | ||||||||
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If the diameter is less than the standard, replace the cylinder liner.
| *1 | Symbol |
| *a | Cylinder Block Side |
| *b | Intake Manifold Side |
Using a cylinder gauge, measure the inside diameter of the cylinder block.
| Standard Inside Diameter | ||||||||
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If the diameter is greater than the standard, replace the cylinder block.
INSPECT CYLINDER BLOCK FOR WARPAGE
Tech Tips
Before the measurement, remove carbon deposits from the upper end inside the cylinder liner with a scraper or emery paper (recommended: No. 150), working in a circular direction. Make sure that there are no scratches inside the cylinder liner.
Using a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the surface in contact with the cylinder head.
| Maximum warpage |
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| 0.10 mm (0.00394 in.) |
If the warpage is greater than the maximum, replace the cylinder block.
Visually check the cylinders for vertical scratches.
If deep scratches are found, rebore all 4 cylinders. If necessary, replace the cylinder block.
INSPECT CYLINDER BORE
Using a cylinder gauge, measure the cylinder liner inside diameter at the 4 points in the piston boss and thrust direction, as shown in the illustration.
| Standard inside diameter |
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| 104.012 to 104.036 mm (4.0950 to 4.0959 in.) |
| Maximum inside diameter |
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| 104.15 mm (4.1004 in.) |
If the diameter is greater than the maximum, replace the cylinder liner with a new one.
INSPECT PISTON
| *a | Diameter |
Using a micrometer, measure the piston diameter at the location shown in the illustration.
| Standard piston diameter |
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| 103.936 to 103.952 mm (4.0920 to 4.0926 in.) |
If the diameter is less than the standard, replace the piston with a new one.
INSPECT PISTON OIL CLEARANCE
Subtract the piston diameter measurement from the cylinder liner inside diameter measurement.
| Standard oil clearance |
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| 0.06 to 0.1 mm (0.00236 to 0.00394 in.) |
If the clearance is greater than the standard, replace the cylinder liner and/or piston with a new one.
Tech Tips
Apply the value measured at the most worn point to the cylinder liner inside diameter.
INSPECT PISTON PIN OIL CLEARANCE
Using a micrometer, measure the piston pin diameter.
| Standard piston pin diameter |
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| 36.989 to 37.000 mm (1.4563 to 1.4567 in.) |
| Minimum piston pin diameter |
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| 36.96 mm (1.4551 in.) |
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the piston pin with a new one.
Tech Tips
Never grind the piston pin because its surface is coated with a special material.
Using a cylinder gauge, measure the connecting rod bush inside diameter.
| Standard bush inside diameter |
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| 37.035 to 37.045 mm (1.4581 to 1.4585 in.) |
| Maximum bush inside diameter |
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| 37.10 mm (1.4606 in.) |
If the inside diameter is greater than the maximum, replace the connecting rod bush with a new one.
Subtract the diameter measurement of the piston pin from the inside diameter measurement of the connecting rod bush.
| Standard oil clearance |
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| 0.035 to 0.056 mm (0.00138 to 0.00220 in.) |
| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.08 mm (0.00315 in.) |
If the oil clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the piston pin and connecting rod bush as a set.
Using a cylinder gauge, measure the piston pin boss inside diameter while turning the gauge 90°.
| Standard piston pin hole inside diameter |
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| 36.987 to 37.003 mm (1.4562 to 1.4568 in.) |
| Maximum piston pin hole inside diameter |
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| 37.05 mm (1.4587 in.) |
If the piston pin hole inside diameter is greater than the maximum, replace the piston with a new one.
Subtract the diameter measurement of the piston pin from the inside diameter measurement of the piston pin hole.
| Standard oil clearance |
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| -0.013 to 0.014 mm (-0.000512 to 0.000551 in.) |
| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.) |
Tech Tips
If the clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the piston or piston pin.
INSPECT RING GROOVE CLEARANCE
Insert the piston ring into the piston ring groove.
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the piston ring and piston ring groove.
| Standard Groove Clearance | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Maximum groove clearance |
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| 0.30 mm (0.0118 in.) |
If the clearance is greater than the maximum, measure the width of the piston ring and piston ring groove individually and replace any parts that do not meet the limit with new ones.
Using a feeler gauge, measure the dimension of each groove.
| Standard Groove Width | ||||||||
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| Maximum Groove Width | ||||||||
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If the dimension is greater than the maximum, replace the piston and piston rings as a set.
Using a micrometer, measure the piston ring thickness.
| Standard Ring Thickness | ||||||||
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| Minimum Ring Thickness | ||||||||
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If the thickness is less than the minimum, replace the piston ring.
INSPECT CONNECTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Check that there is no clogging in the lubrication passage to the connecting rod small end.
If there is any clogging, blow air through the lubrication passage using an air gun, or clean by inserting a wire.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
Before the inspection, clean the crankshaft with a commercial cleaning agent and clean the lubrication passages using an air gun.
| *1 | Air Gun |
Performing the dye penetrant test, check the crankshaft for cracks.
Tech Tips
Pay special attention to the finished section and oil holes of the crankshaft journal and crankshaft pin.
Visually check the condition of the crankshaft journal and pin for damage or wear.
If any damage is found, replace the crankshaft with a new one.
Inspect for runout.
Place the crankshaft on V-blocks.
Using a dial gauge, measure the circle runout of the crankshaft at the center journal.
| Maximum runout |
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| 0.04 mm (0.00157 in.) |
If the circle runout is greater than the maximum, replace the crankshaft with a new one.
Using a micrometer, measure the main journal outside diameter.
| Standard journal diameter |
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| 72.94 to 72.96 mm (2.8717 to 2.8724 in.) |
| Minimum journal diameter |
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| 71.76 mm (2.8252 in.) |
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the crankshaft with a new one.
Check each main journal for taper and distortion as shown in the illustration.
| Maximum taper and distortion |
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| 0.01 mm (0.000394 in.) |
If the taper and distortion is greater than the maximum, replace the crankshaft.
Using a micrometer, measure the crankshaft pin outside diameter.
| Standard crankshaft pin diameter |
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| 61.94 to 61.96 mm (2.4386 to 2.4394 in.) |
| Minimum crankshaft pin diameter |
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| 60.76 mm (2.3921 in.) |
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the crankshaft with a new one.
Check each crankshaft pin for taper and distortion as shown in the illustration.
| Maximum taper and distortion |
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| 0.01 mm (0.000394 in.) |
If the taper and distortion is greater than the maximum, replace the crankshaft.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the dimension of the crankshaft No. 4 journal.
| Standard journal dimension |
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| 34.00 to 34.08 mm (1.3386 to 1.3417 in.) |
| Maximum journal dimension |
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| 34.48 mm (1.3574 in.) |
If the dimension is greater than the maximum, replace the crankshaft.
Visually check if there are any cracks on the crankshaft.
Check if the oil holes of the crankshaft are blocked. If any blockage is found, replace the crankshaft.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP SET BOLT
| *a | Measurement Length |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of the crankshaft bearing cap set bolt from the seat to end.
| Standard bolt length |
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| 92.80 to 93.80 mm (3.6535 to 3.6929 in.) |
| Maximum bolt length |
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| 95.00 mm (3.7401 in.) |
If the length is greater than the maximum, replace the crankshaft bearing cap set bolt.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP
| *a | Front Mark |
| *b | Journal No. |
Install the bearing caps to the cylinder block.
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the bearing cap bolts.
Uniformly tighten the 10 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
| *a | Paint Mark |
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Front |
Mark the front side of the bolts with paint.
Retighten the bolts 60° in the same order as step (c).
Perform step (e) again.
Check that each painted mark is now at a 120° angle to the front.
Using a cylinder gauge, measure the crankshaft bearing cap inside diameter at 3 points (X, Y, Z in the illustration).
| Standard crankshaft bearing cap inside diameter |
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| 77.985 to 78.00 mm (3.0703 to 3.0709 in.) |
| Maximum crankshaft bearing cap inside diameter |
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| 78.20 mm (3.0787 in.) |
If the inside diameter is greater than the maximum, carry out boring after overlay welding or replace the cylinder block with a new one.
Tech Tips
When installing the main bearing caps, make sure to return them to their original locations according to the number stamped on the caps.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE
Tech Tips
The upper bearings have an oil hole, however, the lower bearings do not.
| *1 | Oil Hole |
Align the key of the bearing with the keyway of the cylinder block, and push in the upper bearing.
Note
Do not apply engine oil to the bearing or its contact surface.
Align the key of the bearing with the keyway of the main bearing cap, and push in the lower bearing.
Note
Do not apply engine oil to the bearing or its contact surface.
| *a | Front Mark |
| *b | Journal No. |
Install the bearing caps onto the cylinder block.
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the bearing cap bolts.
Uniformly tighten the 10 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
| *a | Paint Mark |
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Front |
Mark the front side of the bolts with paint.
Retighten the bolts 60° in the same order as step (e).
Perform step (g) again.
Check that each painted mark is now at a 120° angle to the front.
Using a cylinder gauge, measure the crankshaft bearing inside diameter at 3 points (X, Y, Z in the illustration).
| Standard crankshaft bearing inside diameter |
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| 73.01 to 73.04 mm (2.8744 to 2.8756 in.) |
| Maximum crankshaft bearing inside diameter |
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| 73.30 mm (2.8858 in.) |
Note
Do not damage the crankshaft bearing.
If the inside diameter is greater than the maximum, replace the bearing with a new one.
Tech Tips
When installing the bearing caps, make sure to return them to their original locations according to the number stamped on the caps.
Subtract the crankshaft journal diameter measurement from the bearing inside diameter measurement.
| Standard oil clearance |
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| 0.051 to 0.102 mm (0.00201 to 0.00402 in.) |
| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.20 mm (0.00787 in.) |
If the oil clearance is greater than the maximum, use an undersize bearing and correct or regrind the crankshaft so that the oil clearance becomes 0.20 mm (0.00787 in.) or less.
| Undersize Bearing Diameter | ||||||||||||
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Tech Tips
Make sure to replace the upper and lower main bearings as one set.
| *a | CORRECT |
| *b | INCORRECT |
Machined dimension of fillet radius
| Main crankshaft journal radius |
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| 3.00 to 3.50 mm (0.1181 to 0.1378 in.) |
INSPECT CONNECTING ROD OIL CLEARANCE
| *1 | Claw |
Align the claw of the bearing with the claw grooves of the connecting rod and connecting cap.
Note
Clean the back side of the bearing and the bearing surface of the connecting rod. The surfaces should be free of dust and oil.
Tighten the connecting rod bolts.
Install the bearing cap.
Note
Be careful of the installation direction of the bearing cap.
Uniformly tighten the bolts several times.
Retighten the connecting rod bolts.
Mark the front side of the bolts with paint.
| *a | Paint Mark |
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Front |
Retighten the bolts 60°.
Perform step (c) again.
Using a cylinder gauge, measure the connecting rod big end inside diameter.
| Standard big end inside diameter (with bearing) |
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| 61.991 to 62.022 mm (2.4406 to 2.4418 in.) |
| Maximum big end inside diameter (with bearing) |
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| 62.06 mm (2.4433 in.) |
If the result is greater than the maximum, replace the connecting rod bearing.
Subtract the inside diameter measurement of the connecting rod from the diameter measurement of the crankshaft pin.
| Standard clearance |
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| 0.031 to 0.082 mm (0.00122 to 0.00323 in.) |
| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.20 mm (0.00787 in.) |
If the result is greater than the maximum, use an undersize bearing and correct or regrind the crankshaft so that the oil clearance becomes 0.20 mm (0.00787 in.) or less.
| Undersize Bearing Diameter | ||||||||||||
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| *a | CORRECT |
| *b | INCORRECT |
Machined dimension of fillet radius
| Crankshaft pin radius |
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| 3.50 to 4.00 mm (0.1378 to 0.1575 in.) |
INSPECT CAMSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE
Measure the oil clearance of the camshaft journal.
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Front |
Using a micrometer, measure the camshaft journal outside diameter.
| Standard Journal Outside Diameter | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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If the outside diameter of each camshaft journal is less than the standard, replace the camshaft.
Using a cylinder gauge, measure the camshaft bearing inside diameter.
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Front |
| Standard Inside Diameter | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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If the inside diameter of each camshaft bearing is greater than the standard, replace the camshaft bearing.
Subtract the outside diameter measurement of the camshaft journal from the inside diameter measurement of the camshaft bearing.
| Standard oil clearance |
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| 0.030 to 0.120 mm (0.00118 to 0.00472 in.) |
| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.15 mm (0.00590 in.) |
If the oil clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the camshaft or camshaft bearing.