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Cylinder Block: Replacement

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  1. Replace Connecting Rod Bushings 
    1. Using SST and a press, press out the bushing.

      SST 09222-30010

      Fig 1: Pressing Out Bushing
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    2. Align the oil holes of a new bushing and the connecting rod.
      Fig 2: Aligning Oil Holes Of Bushing & Connecting Rod
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    3. Using SST and a press, press in the bushing.

      SST 09222-30010

    4. Using a pin hole grinder, hone the bushing to obtain the standard specified clearance between the bushing and piston pin. See INSPECTION  .
      Fig 3: Honing Connecting Rod
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    5. Check the piston pin fit at normal room temperature. Coat the piston pin with engine oil, and push it into the connecting rod with your thumb.
      Fig 4: Pushing Piston Pin Into Connecting Rod
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  2. Replace Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal 

    If the rear oil seal is installed to the cylinder block.

    1. Using a knife, cut off the oil seal lip.
      Fig 5: Cutting Off Oil Seal Lip
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    2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the crankshaft. Tape the screwdriver tip.
    3. Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.
    4. Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal until its surface is flush with the oil seal retainer edge.

      SST 09223-15030, 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

      Fig 6: Tapping In Oil Seal
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