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ENGINE2.2LDICOR
Fig. 122
Fig. 123
l Fix. the dial gauge & check crankshaft axial play. It
should be within limit. (Fig. 122)
l Turn the crankshaft & bring 1-4 & 2-3 crankpin
journals to top most position (TDC) on to which
connecting rod with piston are to be fitted.
l Apply oil on piston rings, cylinder bore & bearing
shells.
l Insert connecting rod with piston up to piston
rings into cylinder bore with arrow on piston
crown pointing towards front (Timing Side).
l Clamp piston ring compressor over piston rings
such that piston rings can slide inside it. (Fig. 123)
l Push piston gradually inside cylinder bore using
wooden handle of mallet till connecting rod
locates on crank pin journal. Slowly rotate
crankshaft simultaneously pushing piston till crank
pin journal reaches BDC position.
l Install connecting rod bearing caps with bearing
shell on connecting rod ensuring that bearing
shell lugs are on same side.
l Tighten conrod bearing cap mounting nuts to
specified torque. (Fig. 124)
Fig. 124