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EN-45059: Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
- Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Removal .
- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap (1).
- Mark the installation position (1) of the connecting rod bearing cap.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Degrease the connecting rod bearing cap and wet the connecting rod bearing clip with engine oil.
- Lay on plastigage. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
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Lay plastigage (flexible plastic thread) over the entire width of the connecting rod bearing journal.
- Install the connecting rod bearing cap.
- Tighten the 2 bolts in three passes using the EN-45059:
sensor kit :
- First pass tighten to 35 N.m (26 lb ft) .
- Second pass tighten to an additional 45°
- Third pass tighten to an additional 15°
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap (1).
- Measure the connecting rod bearing play.
- Compare the width of the flattened plastic thread with the measuring scale.
- Permissible connecting rod bearing play: 0.019-0.071 mm (0.0007-0.0028 in).
- Install the connecting rod bearing cap.
- Wet the connecting rod bearing journal and con-rod bearing clips with engine oil.
- Renew the bolts.
- Tighten the 2 bolts in three passes using the EN-45059:
sensor kit :
- First pass tighten to 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
- Second pass tighten to an additional 45°
- Third pass tighten to an additional 15°
- Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Installation .
NOTE:
Do not rotate the crankshaft.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
NOTE:
When reading the value, do not confuse millimeters and inches on the measuring scale (1).
NOTE:
Check markings on parts.