Bore Code Location
Letters have been stamped on the end of the engine block as a code for the size of each of the five main journal bores.
Use them, and the numbers or bars stamped on the crankshaft (codes for main journal size), to choose the correct bearings. If the codes are indecipherable because of an accumulated of dirt and dust, do not scrub them with a wire brush or scraper. Clean them only with solvent or detergent.
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- To check connecting rod bearing-to-journal oil clearance, remove the bearing cap bridge (see «CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON REMOVAL»(ref-513183-S00942600622012110700000) ).
- Remove the connecting rod cap and the bearing half.
- Clean the crankshaft rod journal and the bearing half with a clean shop towel.
- Place one strip of plastigage across the connecting rod journal.
- Reinstall the bearing half and the connecting rod cap, then torque the connecting rod bolts to 9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft) 90°. NOTE: Apply new engine oil to the bolt threads and flanges. Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspection.
- Remove the connecting rod cap and the bearing half, and measure the widest part of the plastigage. Connecting Rod Bearing-to-Journal Oil Clearance Standard (New): 0.026-0.044 mm (0.00102-0.00173 in) Service Limit: 0.050 mm (0.00197 in)
- 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, and recheck the clearance. Do not file, shim, or scrape the bearings or the caps to adjust clearance.
- 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 the clearance again. If the proper clearance cannot be obtained by using the appropriate larger or smaller bearing, replace the crankshaft (see «CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON REMOVAL»(ref-513183-S00942600622012110700000) ) and start over.
Connecting Rod Big End Bore Code Locations
Numbers or bars have been stamped on the side of each connecting rod as a code for the size of the big end. Use them, and the letters or bars stamped on the crank (codes for rod journal size), to choose the correct bearings. If the codes are indecipherable because of an accumulation of dirt and dust, do not scrub them with a wire brush or scraper. Clean them only with solvent or detergent.
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- If the engine is already out of the vehicle, go to step 7 .
- Remove the splash shield (see «SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT»(ref-513179-S41212899722012110700000) ).
- Drain the engine oil (see «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT»(ref-513154-S30056503812012110700000) ).
- Remove the drive belt (see «DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT»(ref-513159-S05522561372012110700000) ).
- Remove the driveshaft heat shield (see step 33 on «ENGINE REMOVAL»(ref-513178-S11332020732012110700000) ).
- Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses (see step 35 on «ENGINE REMOVAL»(ref-513178-S11332020732012110700000) ).
- Remove the dipstick, then remove the dipstick tube.
- Remove the CKP sensor cover (A), then disconnect the CKP sensor connector (B).
- Remove the transmission mounting bolts.
- Remove the bolts (A) securing the oil pan.
- Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the engine block in the places shown.
- Remove the oil pan. NOTE: Lower the oil pan carefully so as not to damage the IMA motor rotor position sensor.
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- Remove the engine/IMA motor/transmission assembly (see «ENGINE REMOVAL»(ref-513178-S11332020732012110700000) ).
- Remove the transmission (see «TRANSMISSION REMOVAL»(ref-513160-S19092007002012110700000) ).
- Remove the IMA motor rotor (see «IMA MOTOR ROTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-513150-S28757816692012110700000) ), the IMA motor housing (see «IMA MOTOR HOUSING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-513150-S22101359612012110700000) ), and the IMA motor rotor position sensor (see «IMA MOTOR HOUSING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-513150-S22101359612012110700000) ).
- Remove the CKP sensor cover (A), then disconnect the CKP sensor connector (B).
- Remove the harness cover (C).
- Remove the oil pan (see «OIL PAN REMOVAL»(ref-513183-S10988103372012110700000) ).
- Remove the oil screen (A), then remove the oil pump (B).
- Remove the cylinder head (see «CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL»(ref-513166-S38520779172012110700000) ).
- Remove the bearing cap bolts. To prevent warpage, loosen the bolts in sequence 1/3 turn at a time; repeat the sequence until all bolts are loosened.
- Remove the bearing cap bridge.
- Remove the connecting rod caps/bearings. Keep all caps/bearings in order.
- Lift crankshaft (A) out of the engine block, being careful not to damage the journals and the CKP pulse plate (B).
- Remove the CKP pulse plate.
- Remove the upper bearing halves from the connecting rods, and set them aside with their respective caps.
- If you can feel a ridge of metal or hard carbon around the top of each cylinder, remove it with a ridge reamer (A). Follow the reamer manufacturer's instructions. If the ridge is not removed, it may damage the pistons as they are pushed out.
- Use the wooden handle of a hammer (A) to drive out the piston/connecting rod assembly (B). Take care not to damage the cylinder with the connecting rod.
- Reinstall the bearing cap bridge and the bearings on the engine block in the proper order.
- Reinstall the connecting rod bearings and the caps after removing each piston/connecting rod assembly.
- Mark each piston/connecting rod assembly with its cylinder number to make sure they are reused in original order. NOTE: The existing number on the connecting rod does not indicate its position in the engine, it indicates the rod bore size.