CYLINDER BLOCK > INSPECTION |
| 1. INSPECT CRANKSHAFT |
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Using a dial indicator and V-blocks, measure the circle runout as shown in the illustration.
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Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of each main journal.
Check each main journal for taper and distortion as shown in the illustration.
| Mark | Specified Condition |
| 0 | 47.999 to 48.000 mm (1.88972 to 1.88976 in.) |
| 1 | 47.997 to 47.998 mm (1.88964 to 1.88968 in.) |
| 2 | 47.995 to 47.996 mm (1.88956 to 1.88960 in.) |
| 3 | 47.993 to 47.994 mm (1.88948 to 1.88952 in.) |
| 4 | 47.991 to 47.992 mm (1.88941 to 1.88945 in.) |
| 5 | 47.988 to 47.990 mm (1.88929 to 1.88937 in.) |
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Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of each crank pin.
Inspect each crank pin for taper and distortion as shown in the illustration.
| 2. INSPECT CYLINDER BLOCK FOR WARPAGE |
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Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the surface that is in contact with the cylinder head gasket.
| 3. INSPECT CYLINDER BORE |
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Using a cylinder gauge, measure the cylinder bore diameter at positions A and B in both thrust and axial directions.
| *a | Thrust Direction |
| *b | Axial Direction |
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| 4. INSPECT PISTON |
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Using a gasket scraper, remove the carbon from the top of the piston.
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Using a groove cleaning tool or broken ring, clean the piston ring grooves.
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Using a brush and solvent, thoroughly clean the piston.
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Using a micrometer, measure the piston diameter at right angles to the piston pin hole, and at a point 8.8 mm (0.346 in.) from the piston bottom.
| 5. INSPECT PISTON OIL CLEARANCE |
Subtract the piston diameter measurement from the cylinder bore diameter measurement.
| 6. INSPECT RING GROOVE CLEARANCE |
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Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between a new piston ring and the wall of the ring groove.
| Item | Specified Condition |
| No. 1 ring | 0.02 to 0.07 mm (0.0008 to 0.0028 in.) |
| No. 2 ring | 0.02 to 0.06 mm (0.0008 to 0.0024 in.) |
| Oil ring | 0.02 to 0.06 mm (0.0008 to 0.0024 in.) |
| 7. INSPECT PISTON RING END GAP |
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Using a piston, push the piston ring a little beyond the bottom of the ring travel, 50 mm (1.97 in.) from the top of the cylinder block.
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Using a feeler gauge, measure the end gap.
| Item | Specified Condition |
| No. 1 ring | 0.18 to 0.25 mm (0.00709 to 0.00984 in.) |
| No. 2 ring | 0.30 to 0.45 mm (0.0118 to 0.0177 in.) |
| Oil ring | 0.10 to 0.40 mm (0.00394 to 0.0157 in.) |
| Item | Specified Condition |
| No. 1 ring | 0.45 mm (0.0177 in.) |
| No. 2 ring | 0.65 mm (0.0256 in.) |
| Oil ring | 0.55 mm (0.0217 in.) |
| 8. INSPECT CRANKSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE |
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Install the main bearing cap (Click here).
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while prying the crankshaft back and forth with a screwdriver.
| 9. INSPECT CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE |
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Install the connecting rod cap (Click here).
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while moving the connecting rod back and forth.
| 10. INSPECT CRANKSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE |
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Check the crank journal and bearing for pitting and scratches.
Install the crankshaft bearing (Click here).
Place the crankshaft on the cylinder block.
| *1 | Plastigage |
Lay a strip of Plastigage across each journal.
Examine the front marks and numbers and install the bearing caps on the cylinder block.
Install the main bearing cap (Click here).
Remove the main bearing caps (Click here).
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Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
| *1 | Plastigage |
| *a | Number Marks |
| Cylinder block + Crankshaft | 0 to 2 | 3 to 5 | 6 to 8 | 9 to 11 |
| Bearing to be used | "2" | "3" | "4" | "5" |
| Mark | Specified Condition |
| 0 | 52.000 to 52.002 mm (2.04724 to 2.04732 in.) |
| 1 | 52.003 to 52.004 mm (2.04736 to 2.04740 in.) |
| 2 | 52.005 to 52.006 mm (2.04744 to 2.04748 in.) |
| 3 | 52.007 to 52.009 mm (2.04752 to 2.04759 in.) |
| 4 | 52.010 to 52.011 mm (2.04763 to 2.04767 in.) |
| 5 | 52.012 to 52.013 mm (2.04771 to 2.04775 in.) |
| 6 | 52.014 to 52.016 mm (2.04779 to 2.04787 in.) |
| Mark | Specified Condition |
| 0 | 47.999 to 48.000 mm (1.88972 to 1.88976 in.) |
| 1 | 47.997 to 47.998 mm (1.88964 to 1.88968 in.) |
| 2 | 47.995 to 47.996 mm (1.88956 to 1.88960 in.) |
| 3 | 47.993 to 47.994 mm (1.88948 to 1.88952 in.) |
| 4 | 47.991 to 47.992 mm (1.88941 to 1.88945 in.) |
| 5 | 47.988 to 47.990 mm (1.88929 to 1.88937 in.) |
| Mark | Specified Condition |
| 2 | 1.994 to 1.997 mm (0.07850 to 0.07862 in.) |
| 3 | 1.998 to 2.000 mm (0.07866 to 0.07874 in.) |
| 4 | 2.001 to 2.003 mm (0.07878 to 0.07886 in.) |
| 5 | 2.004 to 2.006 mm (0.07890 to 0.07898 in.) |
| 11. INSPECT CONNECTING ROD OIL CLEARANCE |
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Clean the crank pin and bearing.
Check the crank pin and bearing for pitting and scratches.
Lay a strip of Plastigage across the crank pin.
| *1 | Plastigage |
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Check that the front mark of the connecting rod cap is facing forward.
| *a | Front Mark |
Install the connecting rod cap (Click here).
Remove the 2 bolts and connecting rod cap (Click here).
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Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
| *1 | Plastigage |
| *a | Mark |
| Mark | Specified Condition |
| Mark 1 | 45.000 to 45.008 mm (1.77165 to 1.77197 in.) |
| Mark 2 | 45.009 to 45.016 mm (1.77200 to 1.77228 in.) |
| Mark 3 | 45.017 to 45.024 mm (1.77232 to 1.77259 in.) |
| Mark | Specified Condition |
| Mark 1 | 1.492 to 1.495 mm (0.0587 to 0.05886 in.) |
| Mark 2 | 1.496 to 1.498 mm (0.05890 to 0.05898 in.) |
| Mark 3 | 1.499 to 1.501 mm (0.05902 to 0.0591 in.) |
| Mark | Specified Condition |
| Mark 1, 2, 3 | 41.992 to 42.000 mm (1.6532 to 1.6535 in.) |
| 12. INSPECT CONNECTING ROD BOLT |
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Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the bolt in the area shown in the illustration.
| *a | Measurement Area |
| 13. INSPECT CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP SET BOLT |
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Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of the bolts.
| *a | Measurement Length |
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Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the bolt in the area shown in the illustration.
| *a | Measurement Area |
| 14. INSPECT NO. 1 OIL NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Check the oil nozzles for damage or clogging.