Engine Block: Component Locations Honda Insight ZE1

Crankshaft Bore Code Location

1. Letters have been stamped on the end of the engine block as a code for the size of each of the four main journal bores. Write down the crank bore codes. If you can't read the codes because of accumulated dirt and dust, do not scrub them with a wire brush or scraper. Clean them only with solvent or detergent.

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1. 2. The main journal codes are stamped on the No. 1 web.
2. 3. Use the crank bore codes and crank journal codes to select the appropriate replacement bearings from the following table. NOTE: Color code is on the edge of the bearing. When using bearing halves of different colors, it does not matter which color is used in the top or bottom.

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1. Remove the connecting rod cap and bearing half.
2. Clean the crankshaft rod journal and bearing half with a clean shop towel.
3. Place plastigage across the rod journal.
4. Reinstall the bearing half and cap, and torque the bolt to 9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft) +90°. NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspection.
5. Remove the rod cap and bearing half and measure the widest part of the plastigage. Connecting Rod Bearing-to-Journal Oil Clearance Standard (New): 0.020-0.038 mm (0.0008-0.0015 in.) Service Limit: 0.050 mm (0.0020 in.)
6. If the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow, remove the upper half of the bearing, install a new, complete bearing with the same color code(s), and recheck the clearance. Do not file, shim, or scrape the bearings or the caps to adjust clearance.
7. If the plastigage shows the clearance is still incorrect, try the next larger or smaller bearing (the color listed above or below that one), and check clearance again. If the proper clearance cannot be obtained by using the appropriate larger or smaller bearing, replace the crankshaft and start over.