PROCEDURE
INSPECT CYLINDER BLOCK FOR WARPAGE
| *1 | Feeler Gauge |
| *2 | Precision Straightedge |
Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the surface witch contact the cylinder head gaskets.
| Standard warpage |
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| 0 to 0.05 mm (0 to 0.00197 in.) |
| Maximum warpage |
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| 0.07 mm (0.00276 in.) |
If the warpage is more than the maximum, replace the cylinder block sub-assembly.
INSPECT CYLINDER BORE
Visually check the cylinder for vertical scratches.
If deep scratches are present, rebore all 6 cylinders. If necessary, replace the cylinder block sub-assembly.
| *a | Thrust Direction |
| *b | Axial Direction |
| *c | 10 mm (0.394 in.) |
| *d | Center |
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Engine Front |
Using a cylinder gauge, measure the cylinder bore diameter at positions A and B in the thrust and axial directions.
| Reference value (New parts) |
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| 83.000 to 83.012 mm (3.2677 to 3.2682 in.) |
| Maximum diameter |
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| 83.13 mm (3.27 in.) |
If the average diameter of 4 positions is more than the maximum, replace the cylinder block sub-assembly.
INSPECT PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH PIN
| *a | for Bank 1 |
| *b | for Bank 2 |
| *c | Distance |
Using a micrometer, measure the piston diameter at right angles to the piston center line where the distance from the piston end is as specified.
| Distance |
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| 14.3 mm (0.563 in.) |
| Reference value (New Parts) |
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| 82.960 to 82.970 mm (3.2661 to 3.2665 in.) |
| Minimum diameter |
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| 82.846 mm (3.2616 in.) |
If the piston diameter is less than the minimum, replace the piston sub-assembly with pin.
INSPECT PISTON OIL CLEARANCE
Measure the cylinder bore diameter in the thrust directions.
Subtract the piston diameter measurement from the cylinder bore diameter measurement.
| Reference value (New Parts) |
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| 0.030 to 0.052 mm (0.00118 to 0.00205 in.) |
| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.072 mm (0.00284 in.) |
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the piston sub-assembly with pin or cylinder block sub-assembly according to their measurement values.
INSPECT RING GROOVE CLEARANCE
| *1 | Feeler Gauge |
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between a new piston ring and the wall of the ring groove.
| Standard Ring Groove Clearance | ||||||||
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If the clearance is not as specified, replace the piston sub-assembly with pin.
INSPECT PISTON PIN OIL CLEARANCE
| *1 | Front Mark |
| *2 | Piston Pin Hole Inside Diameter Mark |
| *3 | Connecting Rod Bushing Inside Diameter Mark |
| *a | for Bank 1 |
| *b | for Bank 2 |
Check each mark on the piston and connecting rod.
Tech Tips
Do not change the combination of the piston and piston pin.
| *1 | Caliper Gauge |
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 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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| -0.002 to 0.004 mm (-0.00008 to 0.00016 in.) |
| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.015 mm (0.00059 in.) |
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the piston sub-assembly with pin.
| *1 | Caliper Gauge |
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 (0.00020 to 0.00043 in.) |
| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.030 mm (0.00118 in.) |
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
| *1 | Piston Ring |
| *a | Approximately 110 mm (4.33 in.) |
Insert the piston ring into the cylinder bore.
Using a piston, push 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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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 CONNECTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a rod aligner and feeler gauge, check the connecting rod alignment.
| *1 | Feeler Gauge |
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.
| *1 | Feeler Gauge |
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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| 7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 in.) |
| Minimum diameter |
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| 7.0 mm (0.276 in.) |
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the connecting rod bolt.
Tech Tips
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 runout.
Clean the crank journal.
Place the crankshaft on V-blocks.
Using a dial indicator, measure the runout at the center journal.
| Maximum runout |
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| 0.06 mm (0.00236 in.) |
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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| 60.988 to 61.000 mm (2.4011 to 2.4016 in.) |
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 (0.00079 in.) |
If the taper and 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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| 47.992 to 48.000 mm (1.889 to 1.890 in.) |
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 (0.00079 in.) |
If the taper and out-of-round is more than the maximum, replace the crankshaft.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE
Check the crank journal and crankshaft bearing for pitting and scratches.
Install the crankshaft bearing.
Place the crankshaft on the cylinder block sub-assembly.
| *1 | Plastigage |
Lay a strip of Plastigage across each journal.
Confirm the front marks and numbers to install the crankshaft bearing caps on the cylinder block sub-assembly.
Tech Tips
A number is marked on each crankshaft bearing cap to indicate the installation position.
Install the crankshaft bearing caps.
Note
Do not apply engine oil to the crankshaft bearings or crankshaft journals.
Do not turn the crankshaft.
Remove the crankshaft bearing caps.
| *1 | Plastigage |
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
| Standard Oil Clearance |
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| 0.026 to 0.047 mm (0.00102 to 0.00185 in.) |
| Maximum Oil Clearance |
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| 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.) |
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the crankshaft bearings. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
Note
Completely remove the Plastigage after the measurement.
If replacing a bearing, replace it with one having the same number.
If the number of the bearing cannot be determined, select the correct bearing by adding together the numbers imprinted on the cylinder block and crankshaft, and then refer to the table below for the appropriate bearing number.
There are 5 sizes of standard bearings, marked "1", "2", "3", "4" and "5" accordingly.
| Cylinder block + Crankshaft | 0 - 5 | 6 - 11 | 12 - 17 | 18 - 23 | 24 - 28 |
| Bearing to be used | "1" | "2" | "3" | "4" | "5" |
| *1 | Cylinder Block Main Journal Diameter Number Mark | *2 | Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter Number Mark |
| *3 | Bearing Number | *4 | No. 1 and No. 4 Journal Bearing |
| *5 | No. 2 and No. 3 Journal Bearing | *6 | No. 1 |
| *7 | No. 2 | *8 | No. 3 |
| *9 | No. 4 | *a | 21 mm (0.827 in.) |
| *b | 18 mm (0.709 in.) | - | - |
Tech Tips
EXAMPLE: Cylinder block "11"(A) + Crankshaft "06"(B) = Total number 17 (Use bearing "3")
| Standard Cylinder Block Main Journal Bore Diameter (A) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Standard Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter (B) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Standard Upper Bearing Center Wall Thickness (No. 1 and No. 4 journal) | ||||||||||||
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| Standard Lower Bearing Center Wall Thickness (No. 1 and No. 4 journal) | ||||||||||||
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| Standard Upper Bearing Center Wall Thickness (No. 2 and No. 3 journal) | ||||||||||||
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| Standard Lower Bearing Center Wall Thickness (No. 2 and No. 3 journal) | ||||||||||||
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INSPECT CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP SET BOLT
| *1 | Measurement Point |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the threads at the measurement point.
| Standard diameter |
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| 10.8 to 11.0 mm (0.4252 to 0.4331 in.) |
| Minimum diameter |
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| 10.7 mm (0.4213 in.) |
| Measurement point (distance from the seat) |
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| 47 mm (1.85 in.) |
Tech Tips
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the crankshaft bearing cap set bolt.
Failure to do so may lead to engine damage.
If there is any thread deformation, replace the crankshaft bearing cap set bolt with a new one.
Diameter measurements should be done at several points.
INSPECT NO. 1 OIL NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Push the check valve with a pin to check if it is 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.
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.
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.
If air does not pass through C, clean or replace the No. 1 oil nozzle sub-assembly.