PROCEDURE
INSPECT CYLINDER BLOCK FOR WARPAGE
| *a | Straightedge |
| *b | Feeler Gauge |
Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, check the surface that contacts the cylinder head gasket for warpage.
| Maximum Warpage |
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| 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.) |
If the warpage is more than the maximum, replace the cylinder block sub-assembly.
INSPECT CYLINDER BORE
| *a | Axial Direction |
| *b | Thrust Direction |
| *c | Center |
| *d | 10 mm (0.394 in.) |
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Front of Engine |
Using a cylinder gauge, measure the cylinder bore diameter at positions (A) and (B) in the thrust and axial directions.
| Reference Diameter (New Parts) |
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| 90.000 to 90.013 mm (3.54330 to 3.54381 in.) |
| Maximum Diameter |
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| 90.13 mm (3.54842 in.) |
If the average diameter of the 4 positions is more than the maximum, replace the cylinder block sub-assembly.
INSPECT PISTON
| *a | Gasket Scraper |
Using a gasket scraper, remove any carbon from the piston top.
Using a groove cleaning tool or a broken ring, clean the piston ring grooves.
Using a brush and solvent, thoroughly clean the piston.
Note
Do not use a wire brush.
| *a | 10.5 mm (0.413 in.) |
Using a micrometer, measure the piston diameter at a position that is 10.5 mm (0.413 in.) from the bottom of the piston (refer to the illustration).
| Reference Piston Diameter (New Parts) |
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| 89.986 to 89.996 mm (3.54275 to 3.54314 in.) |
INSPECT PISTON OIL CLEARANCE
Subtract the piston diameter measurement from the cylinder bore diameter measurement.
| Reference Oil Clearance (New Parts) |
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| 0.004 to 0.027 mm (0.000157 to 0.00106 in.) |
| Maximum Oil Clearance |
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| 0.10 mm (0.00394 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
| *a | 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 groove clearance is not as specified, replace the piston.
INSPECT PISTON RING END GAP
| *a | 120 mm (4.72 in.) |
Using a piston, push in the piston ring a little beyond the bottom of the ring travel, 120 mm (4.72 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 PISTON PIN OIL CLEARANCE
Check each mark on the piston, piston pin and connecting rod.
| *a | Front Mark | *b | Piston Pin Hole Inside Diameter Mark |
| *c | Connecting Rod Small End Bush Inside Diameter Mark | - | - |
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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If the diameter is not as specified, replace the piston pin.
Using a caliper gauge, measure the connecting rod small end bush inside diameter.
| Standard Connecting Rod Small End Bush Inside Diameter | ||||||||
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If the diameter is not as specified, replace the connecting rod sub-assembly.
Subtract the piston pin diameter measurement from the piston pin hole inside diameter measurement.
| Standard Oil Clearance |
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| 0.001 to 0.007 mm (0.0000394 to 0.000276 in.) |
| Maximum Oil Clearance |
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| 0.013 mm (0.000512 in.) |
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the piston and piston pin as a set.
Subtract the piston pin diameter measurement from the connecting rod small end bush 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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| 0.017 mm (0.000669 in.) |
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the connecting rod sub-assembly. If necessary, replace the connecting rod sub-assembly and piston pin as a set.
INSPECT CONNECTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a connecting rod aligner and feeler gauge, check the connecting rod sub-assembly alignment.
Check for Misalignment.
| Maximum Misalignment |
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| 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.) |
If the Misalignment 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 CRANKSHAFT
Inspect for runout.
Using a dial indicator and V-blocks, measure the runout as shown in the illustration.
| Maximum Runout |
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| 0.03 mm (0.00118 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 Main Journal Diameter |
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| 54.988 to 55.000 mm (2.16 to 2.17 in.) |
If the diameter is not as specified, check the crankshaft 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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| 0.003 mm (0.000118 in.) |
If the taper or 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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| 51.492 to 51.500 mm (2.02724 to 2.02756 in.) |
If the diameter is not as specified, check the connecting rod oil clearance. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
Inspect each crank pin for taper and out-of-round as shown in the illustration.
| Maximum Taper and Out-of-round |
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| 0.003 mm (0.000118 in.) |
If the taper or out-of-round is more than the maximum, replace the crankshaft.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE
Clean each main journal and crankshaft bearing.
Install the crankshaft bearings.
Note
Do not apply engine oil to the crankshaft bearings.
Install the upper crankshaft thrust washers.
Place the crankshaft on the cylinder block sub-assembly.
| *a | Plastigage |
Lay a strip of Plastigage across each journal.
Install the crankshaft bearing caps.
Note
Do not turn the crankshaft.
Remove the crankshaft bearing caps.
| *a | Plastigage |
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
| Standard Oil Clearance |
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| 0.017 to 0.040 mm (0.000669 to 0.00157 in.) |
| Maximum Oil Clearance |
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| 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.) |
Note
Remove the Plastigage completely after the measurement.
If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the crankshaft bearings. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
EXAMPLE
Cylinder block sub-assembly number mark (A) "3" + Crankshaft number mark (B) "4" = Total "7"
Select the crankshaft bearing diameter marked "3".
| Crankshaft Bearing Chart | ||||||||||
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| Standard Cylinder Block Journal Inside Diameter (A) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Standard Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter (B) | ||||||||||||||
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| Standard Crankshaft Bearing Center Wall Thickness | |||||||||||||||||
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Perform the inspection for each journal.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP SET BOLT
| *a | Measurement Point |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the threads at the measurement point shown in the illustration.
| Standard Diameter |
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| 9.77 to 9.96 mm (0.385 to 0.392 in.) |
| Minimum Diameter |
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| 9.1 mm (0.358 in.) |
| Measurement Point (Distance from the Seat) |
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| 58.5 mm (2.30 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.
INSPECT CONNECTING ROD BOLT
| *a | Measurement Area |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the connecting rod bolt in 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.) |
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 NO. 2 OIL NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *a | Pin |
Push the check valve with a pin to check that it is not stuck.
If the check valve is stuck, replace the No. 2 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. 2 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. 2 oil nozzle sub-assembly.
| *a | Pin |
Push the check valve with a pin while covering (A), and blow air into (B). Check that air passes through (C).
Tech Tips
Perform the check again while covering (B), pushing the check valve with a pin and blowing air into (A).
If air does not pass through (C), clean or replace the No. 2 oil nozzle sub-assembly.