71. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
Special Tools
* EN-48260 - Piston Ring Compressor
* J 41556 - Connecting Rod Guide
* J 45059 - Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Special Tools).
1. Rotate the crankshaft so the connecting rod journal for the piston being installed is at Bottom Dead Center.
2. Lubricate the cylinder wall with engine oil.
3. Lubricate the piston and rings with engine oil.
4. Stagger the ring end gaps 90 degrees apart.
5. Use EN-48260 - compressor to compress the rings.
6. Install the connecting rod bearings into the connecting rods and caps (1).
7. Lubricate the connecting rod bearing contact surfaces with engine oil.
8. Install the J 41556 - guide into the connecting rod.
Note: The piston and cylinder bore have been measured and the bore has been sized for the proper clearance. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly into the proper cylinder bore. The piston alignment mark MUST face the front of the engine block (1) or the flat casting boss (2).
9. Install the connecting rod and piston into the proper cylinder bore.
Note: The oil hole, in the connecting rod, should be facing the exhaust side of the block.
10. Make sure to install the connecting rod facing the right direction.
11. Hold EN-48260 - compressor firmly against the engine block. Using a wooden hammer handle, lightly tap the top of the piston until all of the piston rings enter the cylinder bore.
12. Guide the connecting rod end onto the crankshaft journal.
Use J 41556 - guide to pull the connecting rod into place.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
13. Install the connecting rod bearing, cap, and bolts.
1. Tighten the connecting rod bearing cap bolts on the first pass to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
2. Use J 45059 - meter to tighten the connecting rod bearing cap bolts on the second pass an additional 110 degrees.
14. With the pistons and connecting rods installed, use a soft faced mallet and lightly tap each connecting rod assembly parallel to the crankshaft.
15. Measure the connecting rod side clearance using a feeler gauge. Connecting rod side clearance should be between 0.05-0.35 mm (0.0019-0.0137 in).