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Surface Variation

Refer to Cylinder Block Assembly for inspection procedures. Service and Repair
















Cylinder Bore Diameter
Cylinder-to-Piston Clearance
Cylinder Taper
Cylinder Out of Round
Surface Variation -- Head-to-Block

Refer to Block and Piston Inspection procedures. Block and Piston Inspection










Crankshaft Journal Diameter & Limits

Refer to Crankshaft Inspection procedures. Crankshaft Inspection







Main Bearing Clearance, Standard & Limit
Main Bearing Bore, Limit, & Out of Round
Main Bearing Cap Torque & Sequence
Main Bearing Size Codes
Refer to Crankshaft Main Bearing Replacement. Crankshaft Main Bearings




Connecting Rod Side Clearance, Out-of-Round, & Diameter
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance

Refer to Connecting Rod Bearing Replacement for inspection procedures. Connecting Rod Bearings








Piston Dimensions and Clearances
Piston Ring Gap & Groove Clearance

Refer to Block and Piston Inspection and Piston Ring Replacement for inspection procedures. Block and Piston Inspection Piston Rings



Crankshaft Pulley Torque




Crankshaft Pulley Tightening torque 245 Nm (25.0 kgf-cm, 181 ft. lbs.)