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ENGINE2.2LDICOR
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Measure connecting rod bearing bore Record. The
readings in the format given in this manual.
Fig. 101
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IF CONNECTINGRODBIGENDPARENTBORE
DIMENSION ISMAINTAINEDWITHINSPECIFIED
LIMITS, PROPERBEARINGBOREDIMENSIONIS
AUTOMATICALLYACHIEVED.
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However, it must be physically measured and
confirmed. Measure pre-tension of connecting rod
bearing shell with a feeler gauge after loosening
connecting rod bearing cap mounting nut on
opposite side of bearing shell lug (Fig. 101)
Pretension Gap : 0.120 to 0.180 mm.
CONNECTINGRODBEARINGSHELLSAREPRECISION
FINISHED AND SHOULD NOT BE BORED OR
SCRAPED.
PistonAndPistonRings
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Remove piston pin from the piston by pushing it
out using a soft drift (Fig.103)
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Remove the connecting rod.
Fig. 102
Fig.103
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Remove piston pin circlip with suitable plier
(Fig.102).