FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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System Specifications






















General Data (Engine Capacities)





Classification Marking





Each cylinder is stamped with a classification letter (C, D or E) at the rear edge of the cylinder block.

Classification of Main Bearings





The marking is stamped on the cylinder block and crankshaft





1. Classification cylinder block
2. Classification crankshaft
3. Cylinder block
4. Intermediate section

Crank Mechanism





Main bearing journal radial runout maximum 0.040 mm
Axial play (Measured in the engine with the intermediate section tightened) 0.08-0.19 mm
Main bearing journal radial runout 0.020-0.043 mm





Diameter, standard(1) 50.000 +0.003/-0.016
Bearing recess width 26.0 ± 0.1 mm
Maximum out-of-round 0.004 mm
Maximum taper 0.004 mm
(1)The variation in diameter for each bearing journal must not exceed 0.008 mm
Diameter, standard(1) 65.000 +0.003/-0.016 mm
Axial bearing width 26.00 ± 0.04mm
Maximum out-of-round 0.004 mm
Maximum taper 0.004 mm
(1)The variation in diameter for each bearing journal must not exceed 0.008 mm

Intermediate Section





Replace M10 screws
Tighten screws in sequence from center and outwards
First pass: M10 20 Nm
Second pass: M10 45 Nm
Third pass: M8 24 Nm
Fourth pass: M7 17 Nm
Final pass: M10 90°

Connecting Rod





Connecting Rod Fasteners
Connecting rod with treated toothed surface between rod and cap, screw with waist
First pass 20 Nm
Final pass 90°
Connecting rod with fracture surface between rod and cap, fully threaded screw
First pass 30 Nm
Final pass 90°

Pistons (Engine Capacities)









(1)Classification is marked on the top of the piston









Piston Rings





Upper compression ring 0.030-0.070 mm
Lower compression ring 0.030-0.070 mm
Oil control ring assembly 0.038-0.142 mm
Upper 1.200 -0.010/-0.030 mm
Lower 1.500 -0.010/-0.030 mm
Spring 1.510 ± 0.020 mm
Rail 0.460 ± 0.011 mm

Piston Pin





Oscillation Damper Center Nut 180 Nm

Vibration Damper Screws
Install new screws
First pass 25 Nm
Final pass
1999-2001 Tighten 30°
2002-2006 Tighten 60°