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Pistons and Connecting Rods
11A-20-1
20. PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REN0110
45 Nm
Lubricate all
internal parts
with engine oil
during reassembly.
Removal steps
1. Bolt
2. Connecting rod cap
"
A
A
3. Connecting rod lower bearing
(big-end bearing)
"
A
A
4. Connecting rod upper bearing
(big-end bearing)
"
B
A
5. Piston and connecting rod assem-
bly
INSPECTION
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
Piston height above cylinder block
Caution
D
Always check the projecting height of the pistons
above the cylinder block. This has a direct influence
on engine performance.
(1) Turn each piston to TDC.
(2) Check the projecting height of the piston at each cylinder.
(3) If th e average deviates from the standard value, measure
the clearance at each piston and connecting rod and
the crankshaft.
PWEE9602
E
July 1996Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
REN0111
Clock gauge
MB996018