Replacement [11/2021 - ]: Procedure
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- REPLACE STRAIGHT PIN NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the straight pins unless they are being replaced.
- Using a plastic hammer, tap in new straight pins to the cylinder block sub-assembly.
*a Upper Side *b Lower Side *c Front Side *d Rear Side Standard Protrusion Height
Item Specified Condition Straight Pin (A) 23 mm (0.906 in.) Straight Pin (B) 11 mm (0.433 in.) Straight Pin (C) 9 mm (0.354 in.) Straight Pin (D) 6 mm (0.236 in.)
- Using a plastic hammer, tap in new straight pins to the cylinder block sub-assembly.
- REPLACE STUD BOLT NOTE:
If a stud bolt is deformed or its threads are damaged, replace it.
- Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, install the stud bolts.
*a Upper Side *b Lower Side *c 26.5 mm (1.04 in.) *d 18 mm (0.709 in.) *e 50 mm (1.97 in.) *f 14 mm (0.551 in.) *g 13 mm (0.512 in.) *h 29 mm (1.14 in.) Stud Bolt (A)
Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf)
Stud Bolt (B)
Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf/cm, 80 in.lbf)
- Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, install the stud bolts.