INSPECT NO. 1 OIL NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Check the oil nozzles for damage or clogging.
If there is damage or clogging, replace the oil nozzle.
CLEAN CYLINDER BLOCK SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a gasket scraper, remove all the gasket material from the top surface of the cylinder block.
Using a soft brush and solvent, thoroughly clean the cylinder block.
INSPECT CYLINDER BLOCK FOR WARPAGE
Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the surface where the cylinder head gasket contacts the cylinder head.
| Maximum warpage |
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| 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.) |
If the warpage is more than the maximum, replace the cylinder block.
Visually check the cylinders for vertical scratches.
If deep scratches are present, replace the cylinder block.
INSPECT CYLINDER BORE
Using a cylinder gauge, measure the cylinder bore diameter at positions A and B in the thrust and axial directions.
| Standard diameter |
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| 86.000 to 86.013 mm (3.3858 to 3.3863 in.) |
| Maximum diameter |
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| 86.213 mm (3.3942 in.) |
If the diameter is more than the maximum, replace the cylinder block.
Inspect the cylinder ridge.
If the wear is less than 0.2 mm (0.00787 in.), using a ridge reamer, grind the top of the cylinder.
CLEAN PISTON
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.
INSPECT PISTON DIAMETER
Using a micrometer, measure the piston diameter at right angles to the piston center line where the position is 10 mm (0.394 in.) from the bottom edge of the piston.
| Standard piston diameter |
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| 85.919 to 85.933 mm (3.3826 to 3.3832 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.
| Standard oil clearance |
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| 0.067 to 0.094 mm (0.00264 to 0.00370 in.) |
If the oil clearance is more than the standard, replace all the pistons. If necessary, replace the cylinder block.
INSPECT RING GROOVE CLEARANCE
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between a new piston ring and the wall of the ring groove.
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If the clearance is more than the standard, replace the piston.
INSPECT PISTON RING END GAP
Insert the piston ring into the cylinder bore.
Using a piston, push the piston ring a little beyond the bottom of the ring travel 115 mm (4.53 in.) from the top of the cylinder block.
Using a feeler gauge, measure the 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.
INSPECT PISTON PIN OIL CLEARANCE
Check each mark on the piston, piston pin and connecting rod.
Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter of the piston pin hole.
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Using a micrometer, measure the piston pin diameter.
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Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter of the connecting rod bush.
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Subtract the piston pin diameter measurement from the piston pin hole diameter measurement.
| Standard oil clearance |
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| 0.005 to 0.013 mm (0.000197 to 0.000512 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 connecting rod assembly. If necessary, replace the piston and piston pin as a set.
Subtract the piston pin diameter measurement from the bush inside diameter measurement.
| Standard oil clearance |
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| 0.015 to 0.023 mm (0.000591 to 0.000906 in.) |
| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.025 mm (0.000984 in.) |
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the connecting rod. If necessary, replace the connecting rod and piston pin as a set.
INSPECT CONNECTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a rod aligner and feeler gauge, check the connecting rod alignment.
Check for bend.
| Maximum bend |
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| 0.03 mm (0.00118 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.) |
If the bend 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 THRUST CLEARANCE
Install the piston with pin, piston ring set and connecting rod bearing Click here.
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while moving the connecting rod back and forth.
| Standard thrust clearance |
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| 0.10 to 0.45 mm (0.00394 to 0.0177 in.) |
| Maximum thrust clearance |
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| 0.55 mm (0.0217 in.) |
If the thrust clearance is more than the maximum, replace one or more connecting rods as necessary. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
Remove the connecting rod bearing, piston ring set and piston with pin Click here.
INSPECT CONNECTING ROD OIL CLEARANCE
Install the connecting rod bearing Click here.
Install the crankshaft bearing Click here.
Install the upper crankshaft thrust washer Click here.
Install the crankshaft Click here.
Clean the crank pin and connecting rod bearing.
Check the crank pin and connecting rod bearing for pitting and scratches.
Install the connecting rod.
| *1 | Plastigage |
Lay a strip of Plastigage on the crank pin.
Check that the front mark (protrusion) of the connecting rod cap is facing forward and install the cap.
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Note
Do not turn the crankshaft.
Mark the front side of each connecting cap bolt with paint.
Tighten the cap bolts by 90°.
Check that the painted marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.
Note
Do not turn the crankshaft.
Remove the 2 connecting rod cap bolts.
Using the 2 removed connecting rod cap bolts, remove the connecting rod cap and lower bearing by wiggling the connecting rod cap right and left.
Tech Tips
Keep the lower bearing inserted to the connecting rod cap.
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
| Standard oil clearance |
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| 0.024 to 0.042 mm (0.000945 to 0.00165 in.) |
| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.070 mm (0.00276 in.) |
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the bearings. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
Tech Tips
If using a standard bearing, replace it with one that has the same number. If the number of the bearing cannot be determined, select the correct bearing by adding together the numbers imprinted on the crankshaft and connecting rod, then selecting the bearing with the same number as the total. There are 5 sizes of standard bearings, marked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
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EXAMPLE:
Connecting rod cap "3" + Crankshaft "1" = Total number 4 (Use bearing "4")
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Completely remove the Plastigage.
Remove the connecting rod.
Remove the crankshaft Click here.
Remove the upper crankshaft thrust washer Click here.
Remove the crankshaft bearing Click here.
Remove the connecting rod bearing Click here.
INSPECT CONNECTING ROD BOLT
Using a vernier caliper, measure the tension portion diameter of the bolt.
| Standard diameter |
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| 8.7 to 8.8 mm (0.343 to 0.346 in.) |
| Minimum diameter |
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| 8.5 mm (0.335 in.) |
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the bolt.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT
Inspect for circle runout.
Place the crankshaft on V-blocks.
Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout at the center journal.
| Maximum circle runout |
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| 0.04 mm (0.00157 in.) |
If the circle 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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| 58.982 to 59.000 mm (2.3221 to 2.3228 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.
| Maximum taper and out-of-round |
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| 0.005 mm (0.000197 in.) |
If the taper and out-of-round is more than the maximum, replace the crankshaft.
Inspect the crank pin.
Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of each crank pin.
| Standard crank pin diameter |
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| 49.982 to 50.000 mm (1.9678 to 1.9685 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.
| Maximum taper and out-of-round |
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| 0.003 mm (0.000118 in.) |
If the taper and out-of-round is more than the maximum, replace the crankshaft.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Install the crankshaft bearing, upper crankshaft thrust washer and crankshaft Click here.
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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| 0.04 to 0.24 mm (0.00157 to 0.00945 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 thrust washers as a set. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
| Standard thrust washer thickness |
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| 1.93 to 1.98 mm (0.0760 to 0.0780 in.) |
Remove the crankshaft, upper crankshaft thrust washer and crankshaft bearing Click here.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE
Install the crankshaft bearing Click here.
Install the upper crankshaft thrust washer Click here.
Clean each main journal and bearing.
Check each main journal and bearing for pitting and scratches.
Tech Tips
If the journal or bearing is damaged, replace the bearing.
Place the crankshaft on the cylinder block.
| *1 | Plastigage |
Lay a strip of Plastigage across each journal.
Place the crankshaft bearing cap assembly on the cylinder block.
Temporarily install the crankshaft bearing cap bolts.
Tech Tips
The main bearing cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1:
Uniformly tighten the 10 main bearing cap bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
If any of the main bearing cap bolts does not meet the torque specification, replace the main bearing cap bolt.
Note
Do not turn the crankshaft.
Step 2:
Mark the front of the bearing cap bolts with paint.
Tighten the bearing cap bolts by 90° as shown.
Check that the painted marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.
Install and uniformly tighten the 10 bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Remove the crankshaft bearing cap.
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
| Standard Oil Clearance | ||||||
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| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.10 mm (0.00394 in.) |
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the bearings. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
Tech Tips
If using a standard 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, then selecting the bearing with the same number as the total.
There are 6 sizes of standard bearings, marked 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
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EXAMPLE:
Cylinder block "2" + Crankshaft "1" = Total number 3 (Use bearing "3")
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Completely remove the Plastigage.
Lift out the crankshaft.
Remove the upper crankshaft thrust washer Click here.
Remove the crankshaft bearing Click here.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP SET BOLT
Using a vernier caliper, measure the thread outside diameter of the crankshaft bearing cap set bolt.
| Standard diameter |
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| 10.8 to 11.0 mm (0.425 to 0.433 in.) |
| Minimum diameter |
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| 10.4 mm (0.409 in.) |
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the bolt.