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F8QT ENGINE -
Pistons and Connecting Rods
11A-20-2
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
Caution
D
Do not fit old connecting rod bearings 3, 4 if they
are badly worn.
D
If any one of the connecting rod bearings 3, 4 is
defective, the bearings should be replaced as a set.
Clearance between connecting rod and crankshaft
(1) Replace the part in question if the clearance exceeds
the limit value.
PISTON/CONNECTING ROD AND CYLINDER BLOCK
(1) Measure the cylinder bores.
Measure four times at 45_ intervals and at right-angles
to the gasket face, just under the top piston ring travel
limit.
Add the results of these measurements together and
divide the total by eight.
Measure once just above the lower travel limit.
Divide this value by two.
Add the values together; this is the cylinder diameter.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
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A
A
CONNECTING ROD BEARING INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate the bearings with engine oil.
Caution
D
Make sure that no engine oil runs in between the
bearing, connecting rod and bearing cap.
PWEE9602
E
July 1996Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
4ME0242
4ME0241
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REN0112
10 mm
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