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CYLINDER BLOCK — Assembly (Cont'd)

EM-42prose procedure
Continued from EM-41

Assembly (Cont'd)

  1. 3
    Measure crankshaft end play.
    If beyond the limit, replace bearing with a new one.
    Measuring crankshaft end play with a dial indicator
    SEM158B
  2. 4
    Install connecting rod bearings in connecting rods and connecting rod caps.
    Confirm that correct bearings are used. Refer to "Inspection".
    Install bearings so that oil hole in connecting rod aligns with oil hole of bearing.
    Connecting rod bearings with oil hole alignment callout
    SEM159B
  3. 5
    Install pistons with connecting rods.
    1. Install them into corresponding cylinders with Tool.
      Be careful not to scratch cylinder wall by connecting rod.
      Arrange so that front mark on piston head faces toward front of engine.
      Installing pistons with connecting rods into cylinder bores using tool EM03470000 or suitable tool
      SEM769B
    2. Install connecting rod bearing caps. Tighten connecting rod bearing cap nuts to the specified torque.
      Tightening connecting rod bearing cap nuts with a torque wrench
      EM329
  4. 6
    Measure connecting rod side clearance.
    If beyond the limit, replace connecting rod and/or crankshaft.
    Measuring connecting rod side clearance
    SEM162B
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