6A–84 ENGINE MECHANICAL
7. Position the piston head front mark (1) so that it is
facing the front of the engine.
NOTE : The connecting rod forging mark (projecting) (2)
must be facing the opposite direction.
8. Apply engine oil or molybdenum disulfide grease to
the piston skirt.
9. Bring the piston to which the crankpin is to be
installed to top dead center.
10.Use a piston setting tool to install the piston with
connecting rod to the cylinder block. At this time,
rotate the crankshaft until the piston is at bottom
dead center.
CAUTION : Do not bend or damage the oil jet.
11.Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the threads
and setting faces of each connecting rod bolt.
12.Install the connecting rod bearing cap.
13.Align the bearing cap cylinder number mark and the
connecting rod cylinder number mark.
14.Tighten the connecting rod cap bolts in three steps
using the angular tightening method.
Torque:
1st step : 39 N·m (4.0 kgm/29 lbft)
2nd step : 60 deg.
3rd step : 30 - 60 deg.
1. Check that the crankshaft rotates smoothly.
2. Install the oil pan to the cylinder block.
Refer to “Oil Pan Installation” in this manual.
3. Install the cylinder head to the cylinder block.
Refer to “Cylinder Head Installation” in this
manual.