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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.