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EN-470-B:  Angular Torque Wrench

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    Fig 1: Compression Rings, Oil Rings And Oil Ring Spacer
    GM2190817Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Adjust the piston ring joints as follows:
    1. Upper compression ring (1).
    2. Lower compression ring (4).
    3. Oil rings (2) or (3).
    4. Oil ring spacer (5).
    2. Fig 2: Connecting Rods And Arrow On Piston Head
    GM2190813Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. The arrow (1) on the piston head must point to the timing side.
  3. The markings on the connecting rods (2) must point to the transmission side.
    4. Fig 3: Connecting Rods, Upper Connecting Rod Bearings And Pistons
    GM2190743Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install a piston ring compressor to compress the piston rings.
  5. Install the pistons (1) in along with connecting rods (2) and upper connecting rod bearings (3) to the engine block and to the crankshaft.
    6. Fig 4: Connecting Rod Bearing Caps And Bolts
    GM2190742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: The flarings (arrows) on the connecting rod bearing caps must point to the transmission side. The connecting rod bearing caps must be installed in their original position.
  6. Install the 2 connecting rod bearings and the 2 connecting rod bearing caps (2) of cylinder 1 and 4.
    7. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    NOTE: Do not reuse the old bolts.
  7. Install the 4 NEW connecting rod bearing cap bolts (1) and tighten in the following sequence:
    1. Tighten the connecting rod bearing cap bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft) .
    2. Tighten the connecting rod bearing cap bolts an additional 45° . Use EN-470 B:  wrench .
  8. Rotate the crankshaft 180°.
    9. Fig 5: Connecting Rod Bearing Caps And Bolts
    GM2190741Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: The flarings (arrows) on the connecting rod bearing caps must point to the transmission side. The connecting rod bearing caps must be installed in their original position.
  9. Install the 2 connecting rod bearings and the 2 connecting rod bearing caps (2) of cylinder 3 and 2.
    10. NOTE: Do not reuse the old bolts.
  10. Install the 4 NEW connecting rod bearing cap bolts (1) and tighten in the following sequence:
    1. Tighten the connecting rod bearing cap bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft) .
    2. Tighten the connecting rod bearing cap bolts an additional 45° . Use EN-470-B:  wrench .
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