Inspection and Replacement

CYLINDER BLOCK:

CYLINDER BLOCK
INSPECTION

1. CLEAN CYLINDER BLOCK
a. Remove the gasket material.
Using a gasket scraper, remove all the gasket material from the top surface of the cylinder block.
b. Clean the cylinder block.
Using a soft brush and solvent, thoroughly clean the cylinder block.

NOTICE: If the cylinder is washed at high temperatures, the cylinder liner sticks out beyond the cylinder block, so always wash the cylinder block at a temperature of 45°C (133°F) or less.

2. INSPECT CYLINDER BLOCK

a. Inspect for flatness.
Using a precision straight edge and a feeler gauge, measure the surface contacting the cylinder head gasket for warpage.
Maximum warpage: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If warpage is greater than the maximum, replace the cylinder block.

b. Visually check the cylinder for vertical scratches.
If deep scratches are present, replace the cylinder block.

c. Inspect the cylinder bore diameter.
Using a cylinder gauge, measure the cylinder bore diameter at positions A, B and C in the thrust and axial directions.
Specified diameter: 88.500 to 88.513 mm (3.4843 to 3.4847 inch)
Maximum diameter: 88.633 mm (3.4894 inch)
If the diameter is greater than the maximum, replace the cylinder block.

3. REMOVE CYLINDER RIDGE
If the wear is less than 0.2 mm (0.008 inch), using a ridge reamer, grind the top of the cylinder.

4. INSPECT CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP BOLTS
Using vernier calipers, measure the tension portion diameter of the bolt.
Standard diameter: 7.5 to 7.6 mm (0.2953 to 0.2992 inch)
Minimum diameter: 7.2 mm (0.284 inch)
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the bolt.

5. CLEAN PISTON

a. Using a gasket scraper, remove the carbon from the piston top.

b. Using a groove cleaning tool or a broken ring, clean the piston ring grooves.

c. Using a brush and solvent, thoroughly clean the piston.

NOTICE: Do not use a wire brush.

6. INSPECT PISTON

a. Inspect the piston oil clearance.
1. Using a micrometer, measure the piston diameter at right angles to the piston pin center line, 30.4 mm (1.1967 inch) from the piston head.
Piston diameter: 88.439 to 88.449 mm (3.4818 to 3.4822 inch)
2. Measure the cylinder bore diameter in the thrust directions (see step 2).
3. Subtract the piston diameter measurement from the cylinder bore diameter measurement.
Standard oil clearance: 0.051 to 0.074 mm (0.0020 to 0.0029 inch)
Maximum oil clearance: 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch)
If the oil clearance is greater than the maximum, replace all the 4 pistons. If necessary, replace the cylinder block.

b. Inspect the piston ring groove clearance.
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between a new piston ring and the wall of the ring groove.

Ring Groove Clearance:

If the clearance is not as specified, replace the piston.
c. Inspect the piston ring end gap.

1. Insert the piston ring into the cylinder bore.
2. Using the piston, push the piston ring a little beyond the bottom of the ring travel, 110 mm (4.33 inch) from the top of the cylinder block.

3. Using a feeler gauge, measure the end gap.

Standard End Gap:

Maximum End Gap:

If the end gap is greater than the maximum, replace the piston ring. If the end gap is greater than maximum, even with a new piston ring, replace the cylinder block.

d. Inspect the piston pin fit.
At 80 to 90°C (176 to 194°F), you should be able to push the piston pin into the piston pin hole with your thumb.

7. INSPECT CONNECTING ROD
a. Using a rod aligner and a feeler gauge, check the connecting rod alignment.

1. Check for out-of-alignment.
Maximum out-of-alignment: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
If out-of-alignment is greater than the maximum, replace the connecting rod assembly.

2. Check for twist.
Maximum twist: 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
If twist is greater than the maximum, replace the connecting rod assembly.
b. Inspect the piston pin oil clearance.

1. Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter of the connecting rod bushing.
Bushing inside diameter: 22.005 to 22.014 mm (0.8663 to 0.8667 inch)

2. Using a micrometer, measure the piston pin diameter.
Piston pin diameter: 21.997 to 22.006 mm (0.8660 to 0.8664 inch)
3. Subtract the piston pin diameter measurement from the bushing inside diameter measurement.
Standard oil clearance: 0.005 to 0.011 mm (0.0002 to 0.0004 inch)
Maximum oil clearance: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the oil clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the bushing. If necessary, replace the piston and piston pin as a set.

8. INSPECT CONNECTING ROD BOLTS
Using vernier calipers, measure the tension portion diameter of the bolt.
Standard diameter: 7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 inch)
Minimum diameter: 7.0 mm (0.275 inch)
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the bolt.

9. INSPECT CRANKSHAFT

a. Inspect for circle runout.
1. Place the crankshaft on V-blocks.
2. Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout, as shown in the illustration.
Maximum circle runout: 0.03 mm (0.0012 inch)
If the circle runout is greater than the maximum, replace the crankshaft.
b. Inspect the main journals and crank pins.

1. Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of each main journal and crank pin.

Diameter:

If the diameter is not as specified, check the oil clearance. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
2. Check each main journal and crank pin for taper and out-of-round as shown.
Maximum taper and out-of-round: 0.003 mm (0.0001 inch)
If the taper and out-of-round is greater than the maximum, replace the crankshaft.

REPLACEMENT
1. REPLACE CONNECTING ROD BUSHINGS

a. Using SST and a press, press out the bushing.
SST 09222-30010

b. Align the oil hoses of a new bushing and the connecting rod.
c. Using SST and a press, press in the bushing.
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d. Using a pin hole grinder, hone the bushing to obtain the standard specified clearance between the bushing and piston pin.

e. Check the piston pin fit at normal room temperature. Coat the piston pin with engine oil, and push it into the connecting rod with your thumb.

2. REPLACE CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL
If the rear oil seal is installed to the cylinder block.
1. Using a knife, cut off the oil seal lip.
2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the crankshaft. Tape the screwdriver tip.

3. Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.
4. Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal until its surface is flush with the oil seal retainer edge.
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