47. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation

Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation

Special Tools

EN-470-B - Angular Torque Wrench.

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.




1. Adjust the piston ring joints as followed:

1. Upper compression ring (1).
2. Lower compression ring (4).
3. Oil rings (2) or (3).
4. Oil ring spacer (5).




2. The arrow (1) on the piston head must point to the timing side.
3. The markings on the connecting rods (2) must point to the transmission side.




4. Install a suitable piston ring compressor tool in order to compress the piston rings.
5. Install the pistons (1) in compound with connecting rods (2) and upper connecting rod bearings (3) to the engine block and to the crankshaft.





Note: The connecting rod bearing caps must be installed in their original position.

6. Verify that the flarings (1) on the connecting rod bearing caps point to the transmission side.




7. Install the 2 connecting rod bearings and the 2 connecting rod bearing caps (2) of cylinder 1 and 4.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Note: Do not reuse the old bolts.

8. Install the 4 NEW connecting rod bearing cap bolts (1) and tighten in the following sequence:

1. Tighten the connecting rod bearing cap bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
2. Tighten the connecting rod bearing cap bolts an additional 45°. Use EN-470-B - wrench.

9. Rotate the crankshaft 180°.




10. Install the 2 connecting rod bearings and the 2 connecting rod bearing caps (2) of cylinder 3 and 2.

Note: Do not reuse the old bolts.

11. Install the 4 connecting rod bearing cap bolts (1) and tighten in the following sequence:

1. Tighten the connecting rod bearing cap bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
2. Tighten the connecting rod bearing cap bolts an additional 45°. Use EN-470-B - wrench.