CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the cylinder block removal/installation are shown below.
| Replacement Part or Procedure | Necessary Procedures | Effects/Inoperative when not Performed | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of piston or piston ring | Inspection after repair | Poor idle, engine start, etc. |
PROCEDURE
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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| 0.15 to 0.35 mm (0.00591 to 0.0138 in.) |
| Maximum thrust clearance |
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| 0.40 mm (0.0157 in.) |
If the thrust clearance is more than the maximum, replace the connecting rod assembly. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
INSPECT CONNECTING ROD OIL CLEARANCE
Check that the matchmarks on the connecting rod and cap are aligned to ensure correct reassembly.
Tech Tips
The matchmarks on the connecting rods and caps are for ensuring correct reassembly.
Remove the 2 connecting rod cap bolts.
Using the 2 removed connecting rod cap bolts, remove the connecting rod cap and lower connecting rod bearing by wiggling the connecting rod cap right and left.
Tech Tips
Keep the lower connecting rod bearing installed to the connecting rod cap.
Clean the crank pin and connecting rod bearing.
Check the crank pin and connecting rod bearing for pitting and scratches.
| *a | Plastigage |
Lay a strip of Plastigage on the crank pin.
| *a | Front Mark |
Check that the front mark of the connecting rod cap is facing forward.
Install the connecting rod cap.
Note
Do not turn the crankshaft.
Remove the 2 bolts and connecting rod cap (refer to the steps above).
| *a | Plastigage |
| *b | 4, 5 or 6 Mark |
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
| Standard oil clearance |
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| 0.039 to 0.066 mm (0.00154 to 0.00260 in.) |
| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.066 mm (0.00260 in.) |
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the connecting rod bearings. If necessary, inspect the crankshaft.
If replacing a bearing, replace it with one that has the same number as its respective connecting rod cap. The standard thickness of each bearing is indicated by a 4, 5 or 6 mark on its surface.
| Standard crankshaft pin diameter |
|---|
| 52.989 to 53.002 mm (2.086 to 2.087 in.) |
| Standard Connecting Rod Diameter | ||||||||
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| Standard Bearing Center Wall Thickness | ||||||||
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Completely remove the Plastigage.
Perform the inspection above for each crank pin.
REMOVE PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING ROD
| *a | Ridge Reamer |
Using a ridge reamer, remove all the carbon from the top of the cylinder.
Push the piston, connecting rod assembly and upper connecting rod bearing through the top of the cylinder block.
Tech Tips
Keep the upper connecting rod bearing, connecting rod and cap together.
Arrange the piston and connecting rod assemblies in the correct order.
REMOVE CONNECTING ROD BEARING
Remove the connecting rod bearings from the connecting rods and connecting rod caps.
Tech Tips
Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while prying the crankshaft back and forth with a screwdriver.
| Standard thrust clearance |
|---|
| 0.02 to 0.22 mm (0.000787 to 0.00866 in.) |
| Maximum thrust clearance |
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| 0.30 mm (0.0118 in.) |
If the thrust clearance is more than the maximum, replace the crankshaft thrust washers as a set. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
| Thrust washer thickness |
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| 2.440 to 2.490 mm (0.0961 to 0.0980 in.) |
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT
Uniformly loosen the 10 crankshaft bearing cap set bolts in several steps in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Remove the 10 crankshaft bearing cap set bolts, 5 crankshaft bearing caps, 5 lower crankshaft bearings and 2 lower crankshaft thrust washers.
Tech Tips
Keep the lower crankshaft bearings and crankshaft bearing caps together.
Arrange the thrust washers in the correct order.
Lift out the crankshaft to remove it.
Remove the No. 2 upper crankshaft thrust washers from the cylinder block.
Tech Tips
Arrange the crankshaft bearing caps, crankshaft bearings and thrust washers in the correct order.
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT BEARING
Remove the crankshaft bearings from the cylinder block and crankshaft bearing caps.
Tech Tips
Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.
REMOVE PISTON RING SET
Using a piston ring expander, remove the 2 compression rings.
Remove the oil ring expander and 2 oil ring side rails by hand.
Tech Tips
Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.
REMOVE PISTON WITH PIN SUB-ASSEMBLY
Check the fitting condition between the piston and piston pin.
Try to move the piston back and forth on the piston pin.
If any movement is felt, replace the piston and pin as a set.
Disconnect the connecting rod from the piston.
| *1 | Snap Ring |
Using a screwdriver, pry off the snap rings from the piston.
Gradually heat the piston to approximately 80 to 90°C (176 to 194°F).
CAUTION:
Be sure to wear protective gloves.
Using a brass bar and plastic-faced hammer, lightly tap out the piston pin and remove the connecting rod.
Tech Tips
The piston and piston pin are a matched set.
Arrange the pistons, piston pins, rings, connecting rods and connecting rod bearings in the correct order.
CLEAN PISTON WITH PIN SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a gasket scraper, remove the carbon from the piston top.
Using a groove cleaning tool or broken ring, clean the piston ring grooves.
Using solvent and a brush, thoroughly clean the piston.
Note
Do not use a wire brush.
REMOVE NO. 1 OIL NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 4 No. 1 oil nozzle sub-assemblies.
REMOVE CYLINDER BLOCK WATER DRAIN COCK SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the cylinder block water drain cock sub-assembly from the cylinder block.
Remove the water drain cock plug from the cylinder block water drain cock sub-assembly.
REMOVE STUD BOLT
Note
If a stud bolt is deformed or its threads are damaged, replace it.