INSPECT CYLINDER BLOCK FOR WARPAGE
Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the contact surface of the cylinder head gasket.
| 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 necessary, replace the cylinder block sub-assembly.
| *1 | Thrust Direction |
| *2 | Axial Direction |
| *3 | 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.
| Standard diameter |
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| 94.000 to 94.012 mm (3.7008 to 3.7013 in.) |
| Maximum diameter |
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| 94.200 mm (3.7087 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
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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| 9.6 mm (0.3780 in.) |
| Standard diameter |
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| 93.970 to 93.980 mm (3.6996 to 3.7000 in.) |
| Minimum diameter |
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| 93.830 mm (3.6941 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.
| Standard oil clearance |
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| 0.020 to 0.042 mm (0.000787 to 0.00165 in.) |
| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.090 mm (0.00354 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 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
Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter of the piston pin hole.
| Standard Piston Pin Hole Inside Diameter | ||||||||
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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 (-0.0000787 to 0.000158 in.) |
| Maximum oil clearance |
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| 0.015 mm (0.000591 in.) |
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the piston sub-assembly with pin.
Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter of the connecting rod small end bush.
| Standard Bushing Inside Diameter | ||||||||
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| *1 | Front Mark |
| *2 | Piston Pin Hole Inside Diameter Mark |
| *3 | Connecting Rod Bushing Inside Diameter Mark |
| *a | Piston RH |
| *b | Piston LH |
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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| 0.030 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 CRANKSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Install the main bearing cap 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.
| Thrust washer thickness |
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| 2.43 to 2.48 mm (0.0957 to 0.0976 in.) |
INSPECT PISTON RING END GAP
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.
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
| *1 | Measurement Area |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the bolt at several points within the area shown in the illustration.
| Standard diameter |
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| 8.5 to 8.6 mm (0.335 to 0.339 in.) |
| Minimum diameter |
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| 8.3 mm (0.327 in.) |
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the 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 (0.000787 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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| 52.992 to 53.000 mm (2.0863 to 2.0866 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 (0.000787 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 Click here.
Place the crankshaft on the cylinder block.
| *1 | Plastigage |
Lay a strip of Plastigage across each journal.
Examine the front marks and numbers to install the crankshaft bearing caps on the cylinder block.
Tech Tips
A number is marked on each main bearing cap to indicate the installation position.
Install the main bearing caps Click here.
Note
Do not turn the crankshaft.
Remove the main bearing caps Click here.
| *1 | Plastigage |
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
| Standard Oil Clearance | ||||||
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| Maximum Oil Clearance | ||||||
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If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the bearings. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
Note
Completely remove the Plastigage after the measurement.
| *1 | No. 1 |
| *2 | No. 2 |
| *3 | No. 3 |
| *4 | No. 4 |
| *5 | Number Mark |
| *6 | No. 1 and No. 4 Journal Bearing |
| *7 | No. 2 and No. 3 Journal Bearing |
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" |
Tech Tips
EXAMPLE: Cylinder block "11" + Crankshaft "06" = Total number 17 (Use bearing "3")
| Standard Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 cylinder head set bolt with a new one.
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 oil nozzle.
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 oil nozzle.
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 oil nozzle.
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 oil nozzle.