Mitsubishi f8qt Manuel D’Utilisation
F8QT ENGINE -
Pistons and Connecting Rods
11A-20-1
20. PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REN0110
45 Nm
Lubricate all
internal parts
with engine oil
during reassembly.
Removal steps
1. Bolt
2. Connecting rod cap
"
A
A 3. Connecting rod lower bearing
(big-end bearing)
"
A
A 4. Connecting rod upper bearing
(big-end bearing)
"
B
A 5. Piston and connecting rod assem-
bly
INSPECTION
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
Piston height above cylinder block
Caution
D
Always check the projecting height of the pistons
above the cylinder block. This has a direct influence
on engine performance.
above the cylinder block. This has a direct influence
on engine performance.
(1) Turn each piston to TDC.
(2) Check the projecting height of the piston at each cylinder.
(3) If the average deviates from the standard value, measure
the clearance at each piston and connecting rod and
the crankshaft.
PWEE9602
E
July 1996
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
REN0111
Clock gauge
MB996018