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Cylinder Block Assembly: Specifications

Crankshaft
Bolt-Crankshaft Bearing Cap (2 stage, 1 torque, 1 torque angle 55, 90° (40.5, 90°)
Crankshaft center bolt and washer.
Tighten bolt in two stages. M8.8 bolt to 200 Nm (148 ft. lbs.) then 90°, M10.9 bolt to 325 Nm (240 ft. lbs.) then 90°.

CONNECTING ROD SPECIFICATIONS





Connecting Rod
Bolt-Connecting Rod Cap to Connecting Rod (3 stage, 1 & 2 torque, 1 torque angle) 5, 25, 90° 44, 221, 90°
Connecting rod bearing cap.
Tighten bolts in 3 stages, 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.), 25 Nm (221 inch lbs.), 90°.

MEASURING CYLINDER BORES





Measure each cylinder at the three measuring points shown (Fig. 30).
Using the three measurement point, measure cylinder in the longitudinal and in the transverse direction (Fig. 30).





Use the measurement and table below to group cylinder bores:

PISTON RINGS





RING SIDE CLEARANCE CHART

















RING GAP MEASUREMENT CHART

Using a ring expander, install compression rings with manufactures designation pointing toward piston crown (Fig. 44).





Ring Gap Orientation