Engine Block: Disassembly
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- A/T: remove drive plate.
- Install engine to engine stand for disassembly (A).
- Remove timing belt. (See REMOVAL )
- Remove cylinder head. (See REMOVAL )
- Remove oil level gauge assembly.
- Remove the alternator. (See ALTERNATOR ).
- Remove the air compressor. (See COMPRESSOR )
- Remove the power steering pump bracket (A).
- Remove water pump. (See WATER PUMP )
- Remove knock sensors (A).
- Remove the lower oil pan (A).
- Remove oil screen.
Remove the 2 bolts (B), oil screen (A) and gasket.
- Remove the upper oil pan (A).
- Check the connecting rod end play. (See CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT )
- Remove the connecting rod caps and check oil clearance. (See CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT )
- Remove piston and connecting rod assemblies.
- Using a ridge reamer, remove all the carbon from the top of the cylinder.
- Push the piston, connecting rod assembly and upper bearing through the top of the cylinder block.NOTE:
- Keep the bearings, connecting rod and cap together.
- Arrange the piston and connecting rod assemblies in the correct order.
- Remove front case. (See REMOVAL )
- Remove oil seal case.
Remove the 3 bolts (B) and oil seal case (A).
- Check the crankshaft end play. (See CONNECTING RODS )
- Remove crankshaft bearing cap and check oil clearance. (See CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT )
- Lift the crankshaft (A) out of the engine, being careful not to damage journals.NOTE: Arrange the main bearings and trust washers in the correct order.
- Check fit between piston and piston pin.
Try to move the piston back and forth on the piston pin. If any movement is felt, replace the piston and pin as a set.
- Remove piston rings.
- Using a piston ring expender, remove the 2 compression rings.
- Remove the 2 side rails and oil ring by hand.NOTE: Arrange the piston rings in the correct order only.
- Disconnect connecting rod from piston.