System Specifications

Using several steps, loosen and remove the 8 main bearing cap bolts and seal washers uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.

Using several steps, loosen and remove the 16 main bearing cap bolts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration

Using several steps, install and tighten the 16 main bearing cap bolts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 22 Nm (224 kgf-cm, 16 ft. lbs.)

Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley bolt and the washer to the crankshaft.
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise by approximately 60°. Using SST, turn the crankshaft pulley, and align the timing marks of the timing pulley and the No. 3 timing belt cover.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000)

INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Align the keyway of the pulley with the key located on the crankshaft and slide the pulley into place.
Using SST, install the pulley bolt.
SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021
Torque 220 Nm (2,250 kgf-cm, 162 ft. lbs.)

INSPECT CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while moving the connecting rod back and forth.
Standard thrust clearance 0.15 to 0.30 mm (0.0059 to 0.0118 inch)
Maximum thrust clearance 0.35 mm (0.0138 inch)

Piston diameter 91.953 to 91.967 mm (3.6202 to 3.6207 inch)

INSPECT RING GROOVE CLEARANCE
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between new piston ring and the wall of the ring groove.
Ring groove clearance:
No.1 0.03 to 0.08 mm (0.0012 to 0.0031 inch)
No.2 0.02 to 0.06 mm (0.0008 to 0.0024 inch)
Oil 0.03 to 0.11 mm (0.0012 to 0.0043 inch)
Standard end gap:
No. 1 0.30 to 0.40 mm (0.0118 to 0.0157 inch)
No. 2 0.50 to 0.60 mm (0.0197 to 0.0236 inch)
Oil (Side rail) 0.15 to 0.40 mm (0.0059 to 0.0157 inch)
Maximum end gap:
No. 1 0.95 mm (0.0374 inch)
No. 2 1.05 mm (0.0413 inch)
Oil (Side rail) 1.00 mm (0.0394 inch)