2007 ISUZU KB P190 Workshop Repair Manual

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ISUZU KB P190 2007  Workshop Repair Manual Engine Mechanical – V6 Page 6A1–218 
 
Piston Ring 
NOTE 
The ends of the expander must be facing  
toward the top of the piston. 
1  Correctly orient the oil control ring expander (1)  before ins

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7  Once the rings are installed, set the ring gaps for the 
oil control, second and top ring as follows. Use the  
piston location arrow for reference.  
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Reinstall 
Piston Connecting Rod and Connecting Rod Bearing Installation 
CAUTION 
The piston is directional and must be  
installed in the engine block in t

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7  Remove connecting rod guide pin set, Tool No.  
EN-46121 (1) from the connecting rod bolt holes. 
Figure 6A1 – 406 
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance Mea

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8  Determine the connecting rod bearing clearance by 
comparing the width of the flattened plastic  
gauging (1) material at its widest point with the  
grad

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NOTE 
During and after installation, ensure each piston  
is positioned correctly in the correct cylinder. The  
locating arrow on the top of each piston m

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4  Loosen the nuts (1) of the crankshaft main bearing 
cap remover, Tool No. J-41818 (2) to separate the  
chamfered collets. Install the collets into the in

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Crankshaft Bearing 
1  Prepare a piece of cardboard or similar, numbered 1 
– 4 for bearing identification.  
NOTE 
Main bearing journals are numbered from