Fig. 167: PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
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7. Rotate crankshaft until the connecting rod journal is located in the center of the cylinder bore. Insert
connecting rod and piston into cylinder bore by tapping down on the piston (1) using a hammer handle.
At the same time, guide connecting rod (4) into position on connecting rod journal.
8. Install lower bearing shell and the appropriate connecting rod cap.
9. Install the connecting rod cap bolts following this three step torque plus angle method:
Step 1: Tighten both bolts to 7 N.m (5 ft. lbs)
Step 2: Tighten both bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs)
Step 3: Tighten both bolts an additional 90°
10. Repeat procedure for each piston and connecting rod installation.
1 - "F" TOWARD FRONT OF ENGINE
2 - RING COMPRESSOR
3 - SPECIAL TOOL 8189
4 - OIL SQUIRT HOLE
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