Rod Bearing Cap

Connecting Rod Bearing

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Install the piston and connecting rod assembly to the crankshaft using Tool.
Tool number: EM03470000 (J-8037)
Position the crankshaft pin corresponding to the connecting rod to be installed onto bottom dead center.
Apply engine oil sufficiently to the cylinder bore, piston, and crankshaft pin.
Match the cylinder position with the cylinder No. on the connecting rod to install.
Install the piston with the front mark on the piston crown facing the front of the engine.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the crankshaft pin, resulting from an interference of the connecting rod big end.





Install connecting rod cap.
Match the stamped cylinder number marks on the connecting rod with those on the cylinder cap to install.





Tighten connecting rod bolts using Tool.
Tool number: KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Connecting rod bolts
Step 1 19.6 Nm (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 90° clockwise
Apply engine oil to threads and seats of connecting rod bolts.
After tightening bolts, make sure the crankshaft rotates smoothly.
Check connecting rod side clearance.

CONNECTING ROD BOLT DIAMETER





^ Measure diameter "d" at position shown.
^ When "d" is out of specifications (when it becomes thinner), replace bolt with a new one.
Limit 7.75 mm (0.3051 inch) or less.