
EG–112
ENGINE – ENGINE MECHANICAL
SST
R7670
P04750
C. If necessary, replace connecting rod bushing
(a) Using SST and a press, press out the bushing.
SST 09222–30010
Oil Hole
R7671
P04799
(b) Align the oil holes of a new bushing and the connecting rod.
(c) Using SST and a press, press in the bushing.
SST 09222–30010
EM6535
(d) Using a pin hole grinder, bore the bushing to obtain the
standard specified clearance (see step B) between the
bushing and piston pin.
P02143
(e) Check the piston pin fit at room temperature.
Coat the piston pin with engine oil and push it into the con-
necting rod with your thumb.
About
20 mm
Compressed
P02458
D. Inspect connecting rod bolts
Using vernier calipers, measure the minimum diameter of the
compressed bolt at the measuring point.
Standard diameter:
8.1–8.3 mm (0.319–0.327 in.)
Minimum diameter:
8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
If the diameter is less than minimum, replace the connecting
rod bolt.