For 1990-2009 cars

#### Tools Required

J 36660-A Torque Angle MeterJ 8037 Piston Ring Compressor

1. Install the connecting rod bearings. Use the proper size bearings.

1.1. | Install the bearing inserts into the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap.

1.2. | Lubricate the connecting rod bearings with engine oil.

2. Install the piston and the connecting rod to the correct bore.

2.1. | Slide a piece of 9.5 mm (0.375 in) fuel or vacuum hose over the connecting rod bolts. This protects the crankshaft journal during piston and connecting rod installation.

2.2. | Stagger each piston ring end gap equally around the piston.

2.3. | Lubricate the piston and the piston rings with engine oil.

2.4. | Install J 8037 over the piston. Do not disturb the piston ring end gap location.

2.5. | The piston must be installed so that the mark on the top of the piston faces the front of the engine.

2.6. | Place the piston in its matching bore.

2.7. | Tap the piston into its bore with a hammer handle. Guide the connecting rod to the connecting rod journal while tapping the piston into place.

2.8. | Hold the J 8037 against the engine block until all the rings have entered the cylinder bore.

2.9. | Remove the vacuum hose from the connecting rod bolts.

3. Measure the connecting rod side clearance with a feeler gauge.

The correct clearance is 0.150-0.450 mm (0.0059-0.0177 in).

4. Install the crankshaft timing sprocket with the marked side facing out and rotate the crankshaft to align the keyway with the timing mark on the engine block.