R9M Bottom Engine Crankshaft Details
R9M Bottom Engine Crankshaft Details
R9M Bottom Engine Crankshaft Details
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Disposing of Used Fluids, Lubricants, and Contaminated Materials Warning .
Note: Pistons are matched by height class. If replacing a piston, all 4 pistons must be replaced.
Note: Connecting rods are matched by weight. If replacing a connecting rod, all 4 connecting
rods must be replaced.
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9. Mark the cylinder number on the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap with a scribe,
paint stick or permanent marker.
Note: No.1 cylinder is at the timing end of the engine.
10. Remove the bolts (1), then remove the connecting rod cap (2) from the No.1 cylinder
connecting rod (3).
Note: Keep the connecting rod, cap and bolts together.
11. Use a suitable tool to push the piston and connecting rod (3) out of the cylinder bore.
12. Repeat the operation for the remaining 3 cylinders.
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13. Remove the bearing shells (4) from the connecting rod (5) and connecting rod cap.
14. Secure the connecting rod (5) in a soft-jawed vice.
15. Using a suitable tool, remove the piston pin retainers (1) from the piston (3).
Note: Observe the orientation of the piston and connecting rod for installation purposes.
16. Remove the piston pin (2) and piston (3) from the connecting rod (5).
17. Repeat the operation for the remaining 3 pistons.
18. Clean and inspect the piston and connecting rod assemblies. Piston, Connecting Rod, and
Bearing Cleaning and Inspection .
Note: Only remove the crankshaft if necessary.
19. Inspect the 4 connecting rod journals on the crankshaft. Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and
Inspection .
20. Clean and inspect the engine block. Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection .
Installation Procedure
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1. Apply clean engine oil to the bearing shells (1) and install to the connecting rod (2) and
connecting rod cap (3).
2. Measure the connecting rod bearing play. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and
Inspection
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3. Center the bearing shell (2) on the connecting rod (1) using a suitable feeler gauge (3).
A = 2 mm (0.79 in) ± 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
4. Repeat the operation for the remaining 3 pistons.
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Caution: Use a piston ring expander to install the piston rings. The rings may be damaged if
expanded more than necessary.
Note: Install the piston rings on the same axis as the piston pin as shown.
5. If replacing the piston, use a suitable tool to install the NEW piston rings (1).
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Note: Ensure the piston and engine block surfaces are free of carbon, gasket material, or
other objects that may give an incorrect measurement.
16. Measure the piston protrusion.
16.1. Place the EN-301 measuring bridge (1) with the GE-571-B dial gauge (2) on the engine
block.
16.2. Position the pointer of the GE-571-B dial gauge (2) on the engine block.
16.3. Set the pointer to (0) ZERO.
Note: The pointer must be positioned on the center line of the engine block.
16.4. Position the pointer of the GE-571-B dial gauge (2) on the piston head.
16.5. Use a wrench to rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the piston is at top dead centre
(TDC) on the compression stroke.
16.6. Record the readings.
17. Replace the piston if measurements are not within the limit, refer to Engine Mechanical
Specifications .
18. Repeat the operation for the remaining 3 cylinders.
19. Screw the EN-51241 timing pin into the engine block.
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