2017/06/20 Pistons and Connecting Rods - Install (RENR9579)

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Installation Procedure
Required Tools

Tool Part Number Part Description Qty

9S-9082 Engine Turning Tool 1
A
178-8615 Engine Turning Tool(1) 1
B - Plastic Cap 2
C 173-5528 Piston Ring Compressor 1

Table 1
(1)
Can be used to turn crankshaft from the front of the engine.

NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component

life.

NOTICE
The joint between the connecting rod and the connecting rod
cap is produced by fracturing. The connecting rod assembly
must be handled with care in order to avoid damage to the
mating surfaces. The connecting rod assembly must be
replaced if any damage occurs to the mating surfaces. New
connecting rod assemblies come with the connecting rod caps
bolted on the connecting rod.

Use only a soft jawed vise to hold the connecting rod assembly
when removing the connecting rod cap bolts. Use only a soft
faced hammer to tap the connecting rod cap when separating
the connecting rod cap from the connecting rod.

Failure to use a soft jawed vise and a soft faced hammer may
result in damage to the connecting rod assembly.

Note: Refer to Reuse and Salvage Guidelines, "Salvage Procedures for Connecting Rods".

1. Apply clean engine oil to the pistons, the piston rings, and the cylinder bore.

Illustration 1 g00828435
Typical Example

2. Place Tooling (B) over both fractured ends of the connecting rod.

3. Position the piston rings so that the end gaps are located 120 degrees from each other.
Use Tooling (C) to compress the piston rings.

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4. With the crankshaft throw at the bottom center, install the piston and connecting rod (3) in
the engine. Ensure that the proper piston and connecting rod are in the corresponding
cylinder with the identification mark on the connecting rod on the side that is toward the
camshaft.
Note: The forged part number on the connecting rod must be installed toward the flywheel
end of the engine.

5. Line up the piston and connecting rod (3) with the crankshaft. Use a soft faced hammer
and tap the piston into the cylinder bore until Tooling (C) comes off the piston.

6. Before connecting rod (3) comes in contact with the crankshaft, remove Tooling (B) and
install the upper half of connecting rod bearing (4). Ensure that the bearing tab engages
with the slot in connecting rod (3).

7. Apply clean engine oil to the surface of the upper half of connecting rod bearing (4). Use a
soft faced hammer to tap the piston into the cylinder bore while you guide connecting rod
(3) onto the crankshaft.

8. Place the lower half of connecting rod bearing (5) in corresponding connecting rod cap (1).
Ensure that the bearing tab engages with the groove in connecting rod cap (1).

9. Apply clean engine oil to the surface of the lower half of connecting rod bearing (5). Install
connecting rod cap (1) on connecting rod (3). Ensure that the number on connecting rod
cap (1) matches the number on connecting rod (3). Ensure that the numbers are on the
same side.

10. Install new connecting rod cap bolts (2). Tighten connecting rod cap bolts (2) to a torque of
50 ± 5 N·m (37 ± 3 lb ft).
Note: Refer to Reuse and Salvage Guidelines, SEBF8063, "Visual Inspection of
Connecting Rods" for inspection criteria.

11. Place an index mark on each connecting rod cap bolt. Tighten each connecting rod cap
bolt (2) for an additional 90 ± 5 degrees (1/4 turn).

12. Use Tooling (A) to rotate the crankshaft to ensure that the crankshaft turns freely.

End By:

a. Install the piston cooling jets. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Piston Cooling Jets -
Remove and Install".

b. Install the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump -
Install".

c. Install the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Install".

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5211-UP, 5221-UP, 5321-UP, 5411-UP, 5511-UP, 5521-UP, 6MB1-UP, 70W1-UP, 7651-UP, 7671-
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BRZ1-UP, BTM1-UP, BXG1-UP, BYN1-UP, BZR1-UP, C5K1-UP, C9E1-UP, CAD1-UP, CAP1-UP,
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DGR1-UP, DJG1-UP, DJR1-UP, DKY1-UP, DLM1-UP, DLN1-UP, DMK1-UP, DPS1-UP, DSH1-
UP, DTS1-UP, E4K1-UP, EAH1-UP, EDX1-UP, EF31-UP, EFT1-UP, ELR1-UP, EMM1-UP, EMX1-
UP, ERN1-UP, ETK1-UP, EXL1-UP, EXW1-UP, F7B1-UP, F7C1-UP, F7D1-UP, F7G1-UP, FAJ1-
UP, FAR1-UP, FBT1-UP, FDT1-UP, FFK1-UP, GAG1-UP, GBC1-UP, GCT1-UP, GGE1-UP,
GGH1-UP, GJA1-UP, GJB1-UP, GKX1-UP, GMT1-UP, H3D1-UP, H3K1-UP, HAA1-UP, HAS1-UP,
HBH1-UP, HBK1-UP, HCD1-UP, HDC1-UP, HHK1-UP, HKE1-UP, HPB1-UP, J2F1-UP, J6D1-UP,
JAB1-UP, JBF1-UP, JBT1-UP, JCD1-UP, JDL1-UP, JED1-UP, JEE1-UP, JEK1-UP, JEN1-UP,
JER1-UP, JEW1-UP, JHB1-UP, JJM1-UP, JLP1-UP, JLW1-UP, JNK1-UP, JRX1-UP, JSC1-UP,
JTN1-UP, JWD1-UP, JWR1-UP, KAB1-UP, KCJ1-UP, KDD1-UP, KDJ1-UP, KJL1-UP, KKT1-UP,
KLW1-UP, KLX1-UP, KRE1-UP, L2K1-UP, L5K1-UP, L5X1-UP, LAE1-UP, LAH1-UP, LAM1-UP,
LAY1-UP, LBD1-UP, LBX1-UP, LCJ1-UP, LCP1-UP, LDR1-UP, LDX1-UP, LEM1-UP, LFM1-UP,
LGP1-UP, LKJ1-UP, LMG1-UP, LN91-UP, LRM1-UP, LT91-UP, LX91-UP, M3M1-UP, M3N1-UP,
M4T1-UP, M9D1-UP, M9E1-UP, M9J1-UP, M9K1-UP, MAG1-UP, MBD1-UP, MBP1-UP, MBR1-
UP, MCA1-UP, MDS1-UP, MEH1-UP, MEY1-UP, MFA1-UP, MKM1-UP, MNK1-UP, MPL1-UP,
MRT1-UP, MSD1-UP, MSL1-UP, MTB1-UP, MTJ1-UP, MWP1-UP, MYG1-UP, MYP1-UP, NAH1-
UP, NBD1-UP, NBN1-UP, NBP1-UP, NEF1-UP, NGP1-UP, NLS1-UP, NTX1-UP, P2D1-UP, P3H1-
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UP, TXD1-UP, W3K1-UP, WBC1-UP, WBT1-UP, WCB1-UP, WCG1-UP, WDC1-UP, WET1-UP,
WFH1-UP, WRG1-UP, WRK1-UP, X3R1-UP, XBH1-UP, XP71-UP, XPL1-UP, YCF1-UP, ZCT1-
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