(h) Remove the rod cap.
(i) Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard clearance: 0.025 – 0.055 mm
(0.0010 – 0.8022 in.)
Maximum clearance: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
If the clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
bearings and/or grind the crank pins.
Undersized bearing: U/S 0.25
Clean any Plastigage from bearing and crankshaft pin.
(g) Align the rod and cap marks and fit on the cap. Install
and torque the cap nuts.
Torque: 69 N–m(700 kgf–cm, 51 ft–lbf)
HINT:
• Do not turn the crankshaft.
• Apply a light coat of engine oil on the nut threads
and under the nut before installation.
(f) Lay a strip of Plastigage across the crankshaft pin.
Bearing Center
Wall Thickness
Big End Inner
Diameter
Crank Pin
Diameter
mm (in.)
U /S
0.25
Size
HINT: If replacing a standard size bearing, replace
with one having the same letter as marked on the
bearing cap. There are three sizes of standard bear–
ings supplied, marked A, B or C respectively.
–ENGINE ENGINE MECHANICAL
EG1–52
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