Cylinder Block: Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply oil to the surfaces of the connecting rod bearings.
- Install the connecting rod bearings on connecting rods and connecting rod caps.
- Position each connecting rod with the marking side facing forward, and install it.
- Install the connecting rod cap with connecting rod nut.
Make sure the arrow on connecting rod cap faces toward front during installation.
CAUTION:- Each connecting rod has its own mating cap. Make sure that they are assembled correctly by checking their matching number.
- When tightening the connecting rod nuts, apply oil on the threads.
- Install the expander, lower rail and upper rail in this order by hand. Install the second ring and top ring along with the piston ring expander.