Diesel Engine Complete Engine
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Align the notch of the lower bearing with the notch of
the connecting rod cap.
Install the lower connecting rod bearing into the
connecting rod cap.
NOTE: Coat the lower bearing with engine oil (SAE
30). The connecting rod cap is stamped with
a number that must match both the number
on the connecting rod and the cylinder in
which it is being installed.
Install the connecting rod cap and capscrews.
NOTE: Coat the connecting rod capscrew threads
and seat face with engine oil (SAE 30).
Tighten the capscrews.
Torque Value:
Main Bearing
Capscrews Step 1 39 N•m [29 ft-lb]
2 Rotate 90 degrees
NOTE: The connecting rod capscrews can be
reused five times. Make a punch mark on
the capscrew head each time the capscrew
is used. If there are already five marks on
the capscrew head, the capscrew must be
replaced.
After installing the piston and connecting rod
assemblies, check the crankshaft for smooth rotation.
Measure the side clearance of the connecting rod cap.
Connecting Rod Cap Side Clearance
mm in
0.20 MIN 0.0079
0.40 MAX 0.0160
00900229
00900230
00900231
00900192