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Cylinder Block



Cylinder bore





Using an internal dial gauge 50 to 100 mm, measure at 3 points in diagonal sequence horizontally - A - and vertically - B -.
Maximum deviation from nominal dimension 0.08 mm

Crankshaft dimensions





Guide frame





Replace bolts - 1 to 20 -
Tighten bolts as follows:
Tighten bolts - 1 to 10 - 30 Nm
Tighten bolts - 11 to 20 - 20 Nm
Tighten bolts - 1 to 10 - 50 Nm
Tighten bolts - 11 to 20 - 30 Nm
Tighten bolts - 1 to 10 - an additional 90° (1/4 turn)
Tighten bolts - 11 to 20 - an additional 90° (1/4 turn)
Tighten guide frame to cylinder block sealing surface bolts, - highlighted in illustration but not numbered -, in a diagonal sequence to 9 Nm

Connecting rod
Tighten 60 Nm plus an additional 90° (1/4 turn)

Axial play for each new connecting rod pair 0.20 to 0.27 mm
Axial play wear limit 0.30 mm
Radial clearance:
New 0.020 to 0.069 mm
Wear limit 0.120 mm

Piston ring end gap








Piston ring side clearance








Vibration damper





Tighten bolts - arrow - in diagonal sequence in 3 stages as follows:
Tighten bolts 15 Nm
Tighten bolts 22 Nm
Tighten an additional 90° (1/4 turn)