Mitsubishi 6M60-TL, Service Manual

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Inspection: Connecting rod bearing oil clearance
• Fit the lower bearing to the connecting rod cap and the upper
bearing to the connecting rod, then tighten the nut to a torque of
29 N
·
m {3 kgf
·
m}.
• Measure the inside diameter of the bearing and the outside di-
ameter of the crankshaft pin.
• If the clearance exceeds the limit, replace the defective part(s).
• If a bearing has to be replaced with an undersized one, machine
the crankshaft pin to the specified undersize diameter.
(See CRANKSHAFT AND CRANKCASE.)
Inspection: Clearance between piston and cylinder sleeve
• If the measurement deviates from the standard value, replace
the defective part(s).
A: Measuring point on the crankcase (in direction of the crank-
case axis).
B: Measuring point on the crankcase (vertical to the crankcase
axis).
C: Measuring point on the piston outer diameter (vertical to the
piston pin hole).
Replacement of cylinder liner
[Removal]
•
If the cylinder liners will need to be reused for some reason or
other, make countermarks to ensure correct reassembly.