ENGINE 87 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 bearing 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 locates 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.
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