ARIA

ENGINE

11.Fix the dial gauge and check crankshaft axial

play. It should be within limit if not vary the size of

the thrust washer and check.

12.Turn the crankshaft and bring 1 and 4 or 2 and 3

crankpin journals to top most position

(TDC)

on to

which connecting rod with piston are to be fitted.

13.Apply oil on piston rings, cylinder bore and bear-

ing shells.

14.Insert connecting rod with piston up to piston

rings into cylinder bore with arrow on piston

crown pointing towards front

(Timing belt side).

15.Clamp piston ring compressor over piston rings

such that piston rings can slide inside it.

16.Push piston gradually inside cylinder bore using

wooden handle of mallet till connecting rod lo-

cates on crank pin journal. Slowly rotate

crankshaft simultaneously pushing piston till

crank pin journal reaches BDC position.

17.Install connecting rod bearing caps with bearing

shell on connecting rod ensuring that bearing

shell lugs are on same side.

18.Tighten connecting rod bearing cap mounting

nuts to specified torque.