Fig. 130: Installing Piston And Connecting Rod Assembly
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
39. Using butt end of a hammer, tap the top of piston into cylinder and continue tapping until connecting rod
makes contact with crankshaft.
40. Install a connecting rod bearing in each connecting rod cap.
41. Place a piece of Plastigage™ on crank pin journals.
42. Install connecting rod caps, aligning marks made previous to disassembly and torque to specification.
Tightening torque: 34.7-36.9 lb-ft (47-50 N.m, 4.8-5.1 kg-m)
NOTE:
Follow this procedure for remaining piston and connecting rod
assemblies.
NOTE:
When installing the connecting rods, match marks made on the
connecting rod and cap to reference mark made on cylinder block to
prevent oil starvation to the connecting rod bearings.
2004 Kia Spectra
2004 ENGINES 1.8L 4-Cylinder
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