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System Specifications

Specifications


Crankshaft

Run-out at center journal. Replace crankshaft if it is not within specification.
Run-out: 0.0016 inch (0.04 mm)




MAIN JOURNAL DIAMETER UNDERSIZES




CRANK PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER UNDERSIZES

MAIN BEARING SELECTION











1. Standard main bearing selection





2. Main bearing housing bore size





3. Main journal shaft diameter





4. Main bearing thickness

Main Bearing Cap Bolts





Tighten main bearing cap bolts.
Tightening torque: 40 - 43 ft. lbs. (54 - 59 Nm, 5.5 - 6.0 kg-m)

Main Bearing Oil Clearance

If oil clearance exceeds specification, grind and polish crankshaft and use undersized main bearings.
Oil Clearance: 0.0007 - 0.0014 inch (0.018 - 0.036 mm)
MAXIMUM: 0.0031 inch (0.08 mm)

Crankshaft End Play

Move the crankshaft toward the rear of block with prying tool and check the amount of movement on dial indicator.
End Play: 0.0032 - 0.0111 inch (0.080 - 0.282 mm)


Connecting Rod

Install connecting rod caps, aligning marks made previous to disassembly and torque to specification.
Tightening torque: 22 - 24 ft. lbs. (29 - 34 Nm, 3.0 - 3.5 kg-m)

Check the connecting rod bearing clearance.
Oil clearance: 0.0010 - 0.0021 inch (0.026 - 0.054 mm)
Maximum: 0.004 inch (0.10 mm)

CONNECTING ROD BEARING SELECTION








1) Connecting rod bearing selection table





2) Connecting rod bearing housing bore size





3) Connecting rod bearing thickness




Insert a thickness gauge between connecting rod and crankshaft and check connecting rod side clearance.

NOTE: Do not measure between connecting rod cap and crankshaft.

Side clearance: 0.0044 - 0.0103 inch (0.110 - 0.262 mm)
Maximum: 0.012 inch (0.30 mm)


Pistons

Piston Ring
Clearance between ring and ring end
Standard: 0.0012 - 0.0028 in (0.03 - 0.07 mm)
Maximum:0.0039 in (0.10 mm)
End Gap Clearance
Ring A6 DOHC
Top Ring 0.006 - 0.011 in (0.15 - 0.30 mm)
Second Ring 0.016 - 0.021 in (0.40 - 0.55 mm)
Oil rail 0.008 - 0.027 in (0.20 - 0.70 mm)
Maximum 0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Maximum 0.004 in (0.10 mm)


Tightening Torque
Connecting Rod Caps 22 - 24 lb-ft (29 - 34 Nm, 3.0 - 3.5 kg-m)
Main Bearing Cap Bolts 40 - 43 lb-ft (54 - 59 Nm, 5.5 - 6.0 kg-m)
Timing Belt Guide Plate and Crankshaft Pulley; 9.0 - 12.6 lb-ft (12.3 - 17.2 Nm, 1.3 - 1.8 kg-m)
Crankshaft Gear 79.6 - 86.6 ft. lbs. (108 - 118 Nm, 11.0 - 12.0 kg-m)