AJ16 Engine Service Manual
Insert each new piston ring into the cylinder bore (1 Fig. 1)
ensuring they are square in the cylinders and check the
gap using a strip gauge
(2 Fig.1).
9 If the gap is insufficient, then a small flat file or carborun- dum stone can be used on the butting ends of the ring. En- sure that after filing no burrs remain.
Ensure that the rings are not inter
-mixed after they
have been gapped and that each piston/ring assem-
bly is matched to its respective bore. If new piston
rings are being fitted without reboring, deglaze the
cylinder bores using a hone or glaze
buster. This
operation will not increase the size of the bores and
will give the bores a cross
-hatched finish
. Lubricate the small end bush and slide the piston pin
through the new piston and connecting rod. Secure with
new snap
-rings. NEVER re-use old snap-rings.
Fit the rings to the pistons ensuring that gaps are posi- tioned as in (Fig. 2).
Lubricate and compress the rings using Service Tool 18G 55A (Fig. 3).
w:
b: Ensure that each piston / ring assembly is matched
to its respective bore.
. Insert the piston skirt intothe bore and using a suitable im- 0
plement, i.e. a wooden hammer shaft, gently tap the pis- ton into the cylinder bore.
. Ensurethattheconnecting roddoes not foul eitherthecyl- inder block or crankshaft.
Note: Ensurethateachconnecting rod andconnecting rod
m Lubricate and fit the connecting rod bearing shells to the
connecting rod and the connecting rod bearing cap. Pull
the connecting rod and bearing carefully onto the crank
- shaft and fit the connecting rod bearing cap to the rod.
Fit and torque tighten the new connecting rod bearing
nuts.
CAUTION: The connecting rod bearing nuts and bolts MUST be renewed during assembly and torque
tightened asdescribed inSection2.1, SPS Joint
Control System.
. Repeat the operation for the remaining five piston assem-
bearing cap are correctly 'paired' for assembly.
blies.
Clean and fit the crankshaft
windage trays and torque
-
0 - - tighten the securing bolts.
Refit the oil pump, see Section 4.31.
. Refit the oil pan, see Section 4.27.
Refit the cylinder head, see Section 4.4.
Remove the engine from the stand.
Attach the transmission unit to the engine.
. Fit the engine / transmission unit to the vehicle, see Sec- tion 3.1 in the appropriate Vehicle Service Manual.
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0 1 Insert each new piston ring into the cylinder bore, (1 Fig. 1) ensuring they are square in the cylinders and checkthe gap using a strip gauge (2 Fig. 1).
. If the gap is insufficient, then a small flat file or carborun- dum stone can be used on the butting ends of the ring. En- sure that after filing no burrs remain.
Ensure that the rings are not inter
-mixed after they
have been gapped and that each piston/ring assem- bly is matched to its respective bore.
Measure the piston skirt clearance using a long strip
gauge. Insert the strip gauge down the right-hand side of
the cylinder bore, insert the correct piston INVERTED into
the bore (with the piston pin parallel to the axis of the
crankshaft).
. Push the piston down the cylinder until it reaches its
tightest point in the bore. At this point, withdraw the strip
gauge; a steady resistance should be felt.
1 If the tolerances are outside those given in Service Data in
the Preliminary Pages, the pistons must be renewed as a
complete set.
Note:
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Fit the new main bearing shell halves to the cylinder block
and lubricate with clean engine oil.
1 Clean and polish the crankshaft journals (remove any
scratches with lapping tape, polishing in an anti-clockwise
direction ONLY. against the crankshaft rotation), lubricate
with clean engine oil and carefully assemble the crank
- shaft into the cylinder block.
1 Fit the thrust washers ensuring that the grooved bearing
Check the crankshaft rotates freely.
1 Fit the remaining new bearing shell halves into the main
1 Lubricate with clean engine oil.
. Fit the caps to the cylinder block.
1 Start off the securing bolts (approximately 2 or 3 turns)
and very gently tap the main bearing caps to ensure they
are seated on the cylinder block.
face contacts
the crankshaft
(1 Fig. 2).
bearing caps.
= Check the crankshaft still rotates freely.
. Pull down each bearing cap individually and torque
1 Check the crankshaft still rotatesfreely after pulling down
tighten
the bolts.
each bearing cap.
Check the crankshaft end-float, see Section 4.12.
. Fit new woodruff keys to the crankshaft, never re-use old
. Fit the timing and oil pump sprockets to the crankshaft.
1 Check the connecting rods for parallelism, twist and bend,
If any connecting rod is unusable, then the complete set
1 Lubricate the small end bush, slide the piston pin through
ones.
using
a suitable measuring jig (Figs.
3 and 4).
must be renewed.
the piston and connecting rod. Fia.
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Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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