Section 05 ENGINE (4-TEC)
Subsection 08 (ENGINE BLOCK)
R1503motr29A
CAUTION: Install piston with punched arrow
toward exhaust side.
1
R1503motr30A
1. Arrow toward exhaust side
Correctly install bushings and carefully clean split
surface on both sides (cracked area).
3
R610motr79A
12
1. Half bushing of connecting rod big end
2. Split surface of the connecting rod
3. Protrusion of bushing in line with connecting rod groove
Torque NEW connecting rod screws no. 11 as per
following procedure:
– Install screws and torque to 45 N•m(33lbf•ft).
Do not apply any thread locker product.
– Finish tightening the screws with an additional
90° turn using an angle torque wrench.
CAUTION: Failure to strictly follow this proce-
dure may cause screw to loosen and lead to en-
gine damage. Knowing that the screws have
been stretched from the previous installation,
it is very important to use new screws at as-
sembly.
R1503motr31A
1
1. Angle torque wrench
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