- Measure the piston ring gap using a feeler gauge. Refer to
Engine Mechanical Specifications.
- If the piston ring gap is out of specification, replace the piston ring.
- Measure the piston ring groove clearance using a feeler gage. Refer to
Engine Mechanical Specifications.
- If the piston ring groove clearance is out of specification, replace the piston and rings.
- Inspect the bearing bore for concentricity and alignment using cylinder bore gage. Refer to
Engine Mechanical Specifications. If the bearing bore is beyond specifications, replace the engine block Engine Specifications.
- Inspect the engine block cylinder bore for wear, runout, ridging and taper using a bore gage. Refer to
Engine Mechanical Specifications.
- Install the connecting rod to the crankshaft.
- Inspect the connecting rod end play. Refer to
Engine Mechanical Specifications.