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13. Install main bearing caps referring to the journal No. stamp (A)
and front mark (B) as shown.
NOTE:
Main bearing cap cannot be replaced as a single part, because it
is machined together with cylinder block.
14. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of bolts.
15. Tighten main bearing cap bolts in two steps.
NOTE:
Tighten main bearing cap bolts in numerical order as shown:

After installing bolts, make sure that crankshaft can be rotated smoothly by hand.

Check crankshaft end play. Refer to EM-95, "CRANKSHAFT END PLAY" .
16. Using snap ring pliers, install new snap ring to the groove of the piston rear side.

Insert it fully into groove to install.
17. Assemble piston to connecting rod.

Using a suitable tool, heat the piston until the piston pin can be pushed in by hand without excess force
[approximately 60° to 70 °C (140° to 158 °F)]. From the front to the rear, insert piston pin into piston and
connecting rod.

Assemble so that the front mark (A) on the piston head and
the oil hole (B) and the cylinder number (C) on connecting rod
are positioned as shown.
18. Install new snap ring to the groove of the piston front side.

Insert it fully into groove to install.

After installing, make sure that connecting rod moves
smoothly.
: Engine front
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: Engine front
Step 1 : 34.3 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Step2 60° clockwise
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Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
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D : Big end diameter grade
E : Small end diameter grade
F : Front mark (connecting rod bearing cap)
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19. Using a suitable tool, install piston rings.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage piston.

Be careful not to damage piston rings by expanding them excessively.

Position each ring with the gap as shown referring to the pis-
ton front mark.
CAUTION:
Never contact the rail end gap under the oil ring with the
oil drain cast groove of piston.

Install second ring with the stamped surface facing upward.
20. Install connecting rod bearing upper (2) and lower (3) to con-
necting rod (1) and connecting rod cap (4).

Install the connecting rod in the dimension shown.

Make sure that connecting rod bearing oil hole (A) is com-
pletely in the inside of connecting rod oil hole chamfered area
(B).

When installing connecting rod bearings, apply new engine oil
to the bearing surface (inside). Do not apply new engine oil to
the back surface, but thoroughly clean it.
NOTE:

There is no positioning tab.

Install the connecting rod bearings in the center of connect-
ing rod and connecting rod bearing cap as shown. For ser-
vice operation, the center position can be checked, visually.
21. Install piston and connecting rod assembly to crankshaft.

Position crankshaft pin corresponding to connecting rod to be installed onto the bottom dead center.

Apply new engine oil sufficiently to the cylinder bore, piston and crankshaft pin.

Match the cylinder position with the cylinder number (C) on
connecting rod to install.

Install so that front mark (A) on the piston head faces the front
of engine.
A : Oil ring upper or lower rail gap
B : Front mark
C : Second ring and oil ring spacer gap
D : Top ring gap
E : Stamped mark
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C : Oil hole (connecting rod)
D : Arrow view
: Engine front
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B : Oil hole
D : Big end diameter grade
E : Small end diameter grade
F : Front mark (connecting rod bearing cap)
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Using a piston ring compressor [SST: EM03470000 (J-8037)]
(A) or suitable tool, install piston with the front mark on the
piston head facing the front of the engine.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the cylinder wall and crankshaft
pin, resulting from an interference of the connecting rod
big end.
22. Install connecting rod cap.

Match the stamped cylinder number marks (C) on connecting
rod with those on connecting rod cap to install.
23. Tighten connecting rod bolt with the following procedure:
CAUTION:

Make sure that there is no gap in the thrust surface (A) of
the joint between connecting rod (1) and connecting rod
bearing cap (2) and that these parts are in the correct
position. And then, tighten the connecting rod bolts.

If the connecting rod bolts are reused, measure the outer
diameter. Refer to EM-103, "
CONNECTING ROD BOLT
OUTER DIAMETER" .
24. Apply new engine oil to the threads and seats of connecting rod
bolts.
25. Tighten bolts in three steps

After tightening connecting rod bolt, make sure that crankshaft rotates smoothly.

Check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer to EM-95, "CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE" .
26. Install oil pan (upper). Refer to EM-24, "
OIL PAN" .
NOTE:
Install the rear oil seal after installing the oil pan (upper).
27. Install rear oil seal. Refer to EM-24, "
OIL PAN" .
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A : Front mark (piston)
B : Oil hole
D : Big end diameter grade
E : Small end diameter grade
F : Front mark (connecting rod bearing cap)
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Step 1 : 27.4 N·m (2.8 kg-m, 20 ft-lb)
Step 2 : 0 N·m (0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb)
Step 3 : 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
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28. Install flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (1) (A/T or CVT mod-
els).

Secure crankshaft using Tool. (A), and tighten bolts crosswise
over several times.
NOTE:
A/T model shown CVT and M/T similar.

Install pilot converter (1), drive plate (2) and reinforcement
plate (3) as shown (A/T or CVT models).

Using a suitable tool of 33 mm. (1.30 in) in diameter, press-fit
pilot converter into the end of crankshaft until it stops (A/T or
CVT models).
NOTE:
M/T models have no pilot converter and reinforcement plate.
29. Install knock sensor (1) with connector facing toward the rear of
engine.
CAUTION:

Never tighten bolts while holding the connector.

If any impact by dropping is applied to knock sensor,
replace it with a new one.
NOTE:

Make sure that there is no foreign material on the cylinder
block mating surface and the back surface of knock sensor.

Make sure that knock sensor does not interfere with other parts.
30. Install crankshaft position sensor (POS) and crankshaft position sensor (POS) cover.
CAUTION:

Avoid impacts such as a dropping.

Keep it away from metal particles.

Never place sensor in a location where it is exposed to magnetism.
31. Install oil filter (for intake valve timing control) (1) in the direction
shown.

Make sure that the oil filter does not protrude from the upper
surface of cylinder block (2) after installation.
32. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.Tool number : KV11105210 (J-44716)
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A : Crankshaft rear end
B: R
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A : Cylinder block left side
: Engine front
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3. Select piston of the same grade.
Piston Selection Table
Unit: mm (in)
NOTE:

Piston is available together with piston pin as an assembly.

There is no piston pin (piston pin hole) grade.
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEARING
When New Connecting Rod and Crankshaft are Used
1. Apply connecting rod big end diameter grade stamped (C) on
connecting rod side face to the row in the “Connecting Rod
Bearing Selection Table”.
2. Apply crankshaft pin journal diameter grade stamped on crank-
shaft front side to the column in the “Connecting Rod Bearing
Selection Table”.
3. Read the symbol at the cross point of selected row and column in the “Connecting Rod Bearing Selection
Table”.
4. Apply the symbol obtained to the “Connecting Rod Bearing Grade Table” to select connecting rod bearing.
When Crankshaft and Connecting Rod are Reused
1. Measure the dimensions of the connecting rod big end diameter and crankshaft pin journal diameter indi-
vidually. Refer to EM-97, "
CONNECTING ROD BIG END DIAMETER" and EM-100, "CRANKSHAFT
PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER" .
A : Identification code
B : Front mark
C : Piston grade number
D : Sub grade number
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Grade number (Mark) 1 2 [or no mark (piston only)]
Cylinder bore Inner diameter 84.000 - 84.010 (3.3071 - 3.3075) 84.010 - 84.020 (3.3075 - 3.3079)
Piston skirt diameter 83.970 - 83.980 (3.3059 - 3.3063) 83.980 - 83.990 (3.3063 - 3.3067)
A : Oil hole
B : Cylinder number
D : Small end diameter grade
E : Front mark
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A : No. 1 pin journal diameter grade
B : No. 2 pin journal diameter grade
C : No. 3 pin journal diameter grade
D : No. 4 pin journal diameter grade
E : No. 1 main journal diameter grade
F : No. 2 main journal diameter grade
G : No. 3 main journal diameter grade
H : No. 4 main journal diameter grade
I : No. 5 main journal diameter grade
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Connecting Rod Bearing Grade Table
Unit: mm (in)
Undersize Bearings Usage Guide

When the specified connecting rod bearing oil clearance is not obtained with standard size connecting rod
bearings, use undersize (US) bearings.

When using undersize (US) bearing, measure the connecting rod bearing inner diameter with bearing
installed, and grind the crankshaft pin so that the connecting rod bearing oil clearance satisfies the stan-
dard.
CAUTION:
In grinding crankshaft pin to use undersize bearings, keep the
fillet R [1.5 - 1.7 mm (0.059 - 0.067 in)] (A).
Bearing undersize table
Unit: mm (in) Grade number Thickness Identification color Remarks
0 1.494 - 1.497 (0.0588 - 0.0589) Black
Grade and color are the same
for upper and lower bearings. 1 1.497 - 1.500 (0.0589 - 0.0591) Brown
2 1.500 - 1.503 (0.0591- 0.0592) Green
3 1.503 - 1.506 (0.0592 - 0.0593) Yellow
4 1.506 - 1.509 (0.0593 - 0.0594) Blue
01UPR 1.494 - 1.497 (0.0588 - 0.0589) Black
Grade and color are different
between upper and lower
bearings. LWR 1.497 - 1.500 (0.0589 - 0.0591) Brown
12UPR 1.497 - 1.500 (0.0589 - 0.0591) Brown
LWR 1.500 - 1.503 (0.0591 - 0.0592) Green
23UPR 1.500 - 1.503 (0.0591 - 0.0592) Green
LWR 1.503 - 1.506 (0.0592 - 0.0593) Yellow
34UPR 1.503 - 1.506 (0.0592 - 0.0593) Yellow
LWR 1.506 - 1.509 (0.0593 - 0.0594) Blue
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Size Thickness
US 0.25 (0.0098) 1.623 - 1.631 (0.0639 - 0.0642)

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Main Bearing Grade Table (All Journals)
Unit: mm (in)
Use Undersize Bearing Usage Guide

When the specified main bearing oil clearance is not obtained with standard size main bearings, use
undersize (US) bearing.

When using undersize (US) bearing, measure the main bearing inner diameter with bearing installed, and
grind main journal so that the main bearing oil clearance satisfies the standard.
CAUTION:
In grinding crankshaft main journal to use undersize bearings,
keep the fillet R [1.5 - 1.7 mm (0.059 - 0.067 in)] (A).
Bearing undersize table
Unit: mm (in) Grade number Thickness Identification color Remarks
0 1.996 - 1.999 (0.0786 - 0.0787) Black
Grade and color are the same
for upper and lower bearings. 1 1.999 - 2.002 (0.0787 - 0.0788) Brown
2 2.002 - 2.005 (0.0788- 0.0789) Green
3 2.005 - 2.008 (0.0789 - 0.0791) Yellow
4 2.008 - 2.011 (0.0791 - 0.0792) Blue
5 2.011 - 2.014 (0.0792 - 0.0793) Pink
6 2.014 - 2.017 (0.0793 - 0.0794) Purple
7 2.017 - 2.020 (0.0794 - 0.0795) White
01UPR 1.996 - 1.999 (0.0786 - 0.0787) Black
Grade and color are different
between upper and lower
bearings. LWR 1.999 - 2.002 (0.0787 - 0.0788) Brown
12UPR 1.999 - 2.002 (0.0787 - 0.0788) Brown
LWR 2.002 - 2.005 (0.0788 - 0.0789) Green
23UPR 2.002 - 2.005 (0.0788- 0.0789) Green
LWR 2.005 - 2.008 (0.0789 - 0.0791) Yellow
34UPR 2.005 - 2.008 (0.0789 - 0.0791) Yellow
LWR 2.008 - 2.011 (0.0791 - 0.0792) Blue
45UPR 2.008 - 2.011 (0.0791 - 0.0792) Blue
LWR 2.011 - 2.014 (0.0792 - 0.0793) Pink
56UPR 2.011 - 2.014 (0.0792 - 0.0793) Pink
LWR 2.014 - 2.017 (0.0793 - 0.0794) Purple
67UPR 2.014 - 2.017 (0.0793 - 0.0794) Purple
LWR 2.017 - 2.020 (0.0794 - 0.0795) White
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Size Thickness
US 0.25 (0.0098) 2.126 - 2.134 (0.0837 - 0.0840)

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Inspection After DisassemblyEBS00U7Z
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY

Measure the clearance between thrust bearings and crankshaft
arm when crankshaft is moved fully forward or backward with a
dial indicator (A).

If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace thrust bearings,
and measure again. If it still exceeds the limit, replace crank-
shaft also.
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE

Measure the side clearance between connecting rod and crank-
shaft arm with a feeler gauge (A).

If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod,
and measure again. If it still exceeds the limit, replace crank-
shaft also.
PISTON TO PISTON PIN OIL CLEARANCE
Piston Pin Hole Diameter
Measure the inner diameter of piston pin hole with an inside
micrometer (A).
Piston Pin Outer Diameter
Measure the outer diameter of piston pin with a micrometer (A).
Piston to Piston Pin Oil Clearance
(Piston to piston pin oil clearance) = (Piston pin hole diameter) – (Piston pin outer diameter)

If oil clearance is out of the standard, replace piston and piston pin assembly. Standard : 0.10 - 0.26 mm (0.0039 - 0.0102 in)
Limit : 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
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Standard : 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 in)
Limit : 0.40 mm (0.0157 in)
PBIC3251J
Standard: 19.993 - 19.999 mm (0.7871 - 0.7874 in)
PBIC3265J
Standard: 19.989 - 19.995 mm (0.7870 - 0.7872 in)
PBIC3266J
Standard: 0.002 - 0.006 mm (0.0001 - 0.0002 in)