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Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation




Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation

Special Tools

EN-45059 - Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Special Tools.

1. Lubricate the piston rings, piston, inner cylinder bore surface and a piston ring compressor with clean engine oil.

2. Install the piston ring compressor in order to compress the piston rings.




3. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly (4).

4. Install the connecting rod bearing (3).

5. Install the connecting rod cap (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.

6. Install NEW connecting rod bolts (2) and tighten a first pass to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).

7. Tighten the NEW connecting rod bolts a second pass to an additional 45 degrees, using the EN-45059 - meter.

8. Tighten the NEW connecting rod bolts a final pass to an additional 15 degrees, using the EN-45059 - meter.

9. Assemble the caps and connecting rods in the marked position.

10. Rotate the crankshaft to a position where the connecting rod bolts are easy accessible.

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