Contents: Removal ↡ Installation ↡
Removal
1. Remove the timing chain from the camshaft sprockets and the crankshaft sprocket.
2. Remove the oil pump drive chain together with the tension lever, tension spring and bushing.
3. Unscrew the oil deflector in the cylinder block and remove it.
4. Unscrew the connecting rod caps and remove them.
5. Unscrew the main bearing caps and remove them.
6. Remove the crankshaft.
Installation
1. Tighten the crankshaft main cap bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
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2. Lubricate the connecting rod bearings with engine oil and install them with the connecting rod caps. Tighten the connecting rod bolts.
3. Measure the axial clearance of the connecting rods.
4. The dimensional characteristics of the crankshaft, main and connecting rod bearings are given in Specifications.