Connecting Rod Bearing
CONNECTING ROD BIG END DIAMETER^ Install connecting rod cap without connecting rod bearing installed, and tightening connecting rod bolts to the specified torque.
^ Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod big end with an inside micrometer.
Standard: 48.000 - 48.013 mm (1.8898 - 1.8903 inch)
^ If out of the standard, replace connecting rod assembly.
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEARANCE
Connecting Rod Bushing Inner Diameter
Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bushing with an inside micrometer.
Standard: 20.000 - 20.012 mm (0.7874 - 0.7879 inch)
Piston Pin Outer Diameter
Measure the outer diameter of piston pin with a micrometer.
Standard: 19.989 - 20.001 mm (0.7870 - 0.7874 inch)
Connecting Rod Bushing Oil Clearance
(Connecting rod bushing oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bushing inner diameter) - (Piston pin outer diameter)
Standard: 0.005 - 0.017 mm (0.0002 - 0.0007 inch)
^ If the measured value is out of the standard, replace connecting rod assembly and/or piston and piston pin assembly.
^ If replacing piston and piston pin assembly, refer to EM-96, "PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE". Service Limits & General Specifications
^ If replacing connecting rod assembly, refer to EM-98, "CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" to select connecting rod bearing. Service Limits & General Specifications
Factory installed parts grading:
^ Service parts apply only to grade "0".
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Method by Calculation
^ Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and cap, and tighten connecting rod bolts to the specified torque.
^ Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bearing with an inside micrometer.
(Bearing oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bearing inner diameter) - (Crankshaft pin journal diameter)
Standard: 0.037 - 0.055 mm (0.0015 - 0.0022 inch)
^ If the clearance exceeds the limit, select proper connecting rod bearing according to connecting rod big end diameter and crankshaft pin journal diameter to obtain the specified bearing oil clearance.
Method of Using Plastigage
^ Remove engine oil and dust on crankshaft pin and the surfaces of each bearing completely.
^ Cut a plastigage slightly shorter than the bearing width, and place it in crankshaft axial direction, avoiding oil holes.
^ Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and cap, and tighten connecting rod bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft.
^ Remove connecting rod cap and bearing, and using the scale on the plastigage bag, measure the plastigage width.
NOTE: The procedure when the measured value exceeds the limit is same as that described in the "Method by Calculation".
CONNECTING ROD BEARING CRUSH HEIGHT
^ When connecting rod bearing cap is removed after being tightened to the specified torque with connecting rod bearings installed, the tip end of bearing must protrude.
Standard: There must be crush height.
^ If the standard is not met, replace connecting rod bearings.
Rod Bearing Cap
Tighten the connecting rod bolts using Tool in four steps as follows:
^ Apply engine oil to the threads and seats of the connecting rod bolts.
CAUTION: Always use either an angle wrench or protractor. Avoid tightening based on visual check alone.
Step 1 27.4 Nm (2.8 kgf-m, 20 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 0 Nm (0 kgf-m, 0 ft. lbs.)
Step 3 19.6 Nm (2.0 kgf-m, 14 ft. lbs.)
Step 4 85° - 95° (target 90° degrees)
^ Check the connecting rod side clearance.
^ After tightening the bolts, make sure that the crankshaft rotates smoothly
CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER DIAMETER
^ Measure the outer diameter "d" at position as shown.
^ If reduction appears in a position other than "d", regard it as "d".
Limit 7.75 mm (0.3051 inch)
^ When "d" falls below the limit (when it becomes thinner), replace connecting rod bolt with a new one.
CONNECTING ROD BEARING:
CONNECTING ROD BEARING
Undersize:
Undersize
Bearing Oil Clearance:
Bearing Oil Clearance