>>F<< Connecting Rod Cap Installation
NOTE:
The connecting rod resulting from the breaking process has the high insertion force. The new connecting rod assembly may possibly be difficult to remove the connecting rod.
If difficult to remove it, alternately strike the two bolt heads with a plastic hammer while the connecting rod bolt is slightly loosened, or strike the center of the cap shaft's inside diameter slightly and outward.
If the outside of the cap is directly struck, the lateral force is added to the broken-out section. Thus, pay attention to the broken-out section that might be difficult to be separated or might fall.
Clean the broken-out section before the installation to the engine, using compression air.
If difficult to remove it, alternately strike the two bolt heads with a plastic hammer while the connecting rod bolt is slightly loosened, or strike the center of the cap shaft's inside diameter slightly and outward.
If the outside of the cap is directly struck, the lateral force is added to the broken-out section. Thus, pay attention to the broken-out section that might be difficult to be separated or might fall.
Clean the broken-out section before the installation to the engine, using compression air.
- Install the correct bearing cap onto the corresponding connecting rod, based on the marking placed during disassembly.
- Ensure that the thrust clearance of the connecting rod big end is to specification.
Standard value: 0.10 - 0.35 mm (0.004 - 0.013 inch)
Limit: 0.4 mm (0.02 inch)