Overhaul

Disassembly





1. Remove the connecting rod cap.
2. Remove the connecting rod bearing.

NOTE: Arrange the removed connecting rod, connecting rod cap and bearing in order to prevent confusion.

3. Remove the piston rings using the piston ring expander.
4. Remove the oil ring by hand.

NOTE: Arrange the removed piston rings in proper order to prevent confusion.

5. Remove the snap ring.

Assembly





1. Apply oil to the surfaces of the connecting rod bearings. Install the connecting rod bearings on connecting rods and connecting rod caps.
2. Install the connecting rod on crankshaft.

NOTE: Position each connecting rod with the side marked facing forward.

3. Tighten the connecting rod cap with connecting rod bolt. Ensure the arrow on connecting rod cap faces the front during installation.
Tightening torque: 52 Nm (5.3 kgf-m, 38.4 ft. lbs.)

CAUTION:
^ Each connecting rod has its own mating cap. Make sure that they are assembled correctly by checking their matching number.
^ When tightening the connecting rod bolts, apply oil on the threads.

4. Install the oil ring upper rail, expander and lower rail in this order by hand. Then install the second ring and top ring using a piston ring expander.