EM-86
ENGINE MECHANICAL - Cylinder Block
DISASSEMBLY OF CYLINDER BLOCK
(See page EM-84)
1. REMOVE REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER
Remove the six bolts and retainer.
2. CHECK CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while
moving the connecting rod back and forth.
Standard thrust clearance: 0.10-0.20 mm
(0.0038-0.0079 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)
If the thrust clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
connecting rod assembly. If necessary, replace the crank-
shaft.
3. REMOVE CONNECTING ROD CAPS AND CHECK OIL
CLEARANCE
(a) Using paint, place the matchmarks on the connecting
rod and cap to ensure correct reassembly.
(b) Using SST, remove the connecting rod cap bolts.
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(c) Using the removed connecting rod cap bolts, pry the
connecting rod cap back and forth, and remove the
connecting cap.
HINT: Keep the lower bearing inserted with the connect-
ing rod cap.