
A09514
Front Mark
(Protrusion)
A09493
90
_
90
_
A09490
Front
Painted Mark
A09495
14
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44
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ENGINE MECHANICAL
CYLINDER BLOCK ASSY (1CD
−
FTV)(From September,
2003)
1CD
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FTV ENGINE REPAIR MANUAL (RM1046E)
(g)
Match the numbered connecting rod cap with the con-
necting rod.
(h)
Install the connecting rod cap with the front mark facing
forward.
(i)
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads and under-
heads of the connecting rod cap bolts.
(j)
Install and alternately tighten the 2 cap bolts in several
steps.
Torque: 30 N
×
m (306 kgf
×
cm, 22 ft
×
lbf)
If any of the cap bolts does not meet the specified torque, re-
place the connecting rod cap bolts.
(k)
Mark the front of the cap bolt with paint.
(l)
Retighten the cap bolts by 90
_
as illustrated.
(m)
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90
_
angle to the
front.
NOTICE:
Do not turn the crankshaft.
(n)
Remove the 2 bolts, connecting rod cap and lower bear-
ing.
(o)
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard oil clearance:
0.038 to 0.056 mm (0.0015 to 0.0022 in.)
Maximum oil clearance: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, replace the bear-
ings. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.