Installation

1. Before installing pistons and connecting rod assemblies into the bore, be sure that compression ring gaps are staggered so that neither is in line with oil ring rail gap.
2. Before installing the ring compressor, make sure the of ring expander ends are butted and the rail gaps locate as shown in the figure.





3. Immerse the piston head and rings in clean engine oil, slide the ring compressor, over the piston. Be sure that position of rings does not change during this operation.





4. The arrow should face toward the front of the engine. Install the pistons.
5. Rotate crankshaft so that the connecting rod journal is on the center of the cylinder bore. Insert rod and piston assembly into cylinder bore and guide rod over the crankshaft journal.
6. Tap the piston down in cylinder bore, using a hammer handle. At the same time, guide connecting rod into position on connecting rod journal.





7. Install connecting rod bearings selected based on the obtained connecting rod bearing.
8. Install each bolt finger tight than alternately torque each nut to assemble the cap properly.
9. Tighten the bolts to 27.0 Nm PLUS 1/4 turn (20 ft. lbs. PLUS 1/4 turn). Do not use a torque wrench for last step.





10. Using a feeler gauge, check connecting rod side clearance. The standard value is 0.13 - 0.38 mm (0.005 - 0.015 inch) and the wear limit is 0.37 mm (0.015 inch).

CAUTION: If burr or scratch is present on the crankshaft edge (chamfer), cleanup with 400 grit sand paper to prevent seed damage during installation of new seal.

NOTE: When installing seal, no lube on seal is needed.





11. Place special tool 6926-1, or equivalent on crankshaft. This is a pilot tool with a magnetic base.
12. Position seal over pilot tool. Make sure you can read the words THIS SIDE OUT on seal. Pilot tool should remain an crankshaft during installation of seal.

CAUTION: If the seal is driven into the block past flush, this may cause an oil leak.








13. Drive the seal into the block using special tool 6926-2 and handle C-4171, or equivalents until the tool bottoms out against the block.