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If the Crankshaft is Already Installed

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  1. Set the crankshaft to bottom dead center (BDC) for each cylinder.
  2. Apply new engine oil to the piston, inside of the ring compressor, and the cylinder bore.
  3. Remove the connecting rod caps, then install the ring compressor, and check that the bearing is securely in place.
  4. Position the piston/connecting rod assembly with the arrow (A) facing the cam chain side of the engine.
    Fig 1: Identifying Piston/Connecting Rod Assembly Installation Position
    G06429007Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Position the piston/connecting rod assembly in the cylinder, and tap it in using the wooden handle of a hammer (A).

    Maintain downward force on the ring compressor (B) to prevent the rings from expanding before entering the cylinder bore.

    Fig 2: Positioning Piston/Connecting Rod Assembly In Cylinder
    G06429008Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and check the connecting rod-to-crank journal alignment before pushing the piston into place.
  7. Check the connecting rod bearing clearance with plastigage (see CONNECTING ROD BEARING REPLACEMENT  ).
  8. Inspect the connecting rod bolts (see IF THE CRANKSHAFT IS NOT INSTALLED  ).
  9. Apply new engine oil to the bolt threads, then install the rod caps with bearings. Torque the bolts to 9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft).
  10. Tighten the connecting rod bolts an additional 90 °.
    NOTE: Remove the connecting rod bolt if you tightened it beyond the specified angle, and go back to step 8 of the procedure. Do not loosen it back to the specified angle.
    Fig 3: Identifying Connecting Rod Bolt Tightening Angle
    G06429009Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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