After all the parts including subassembly parts have been cleaned, store the parts in a clean area. Put a clean cloth or plastic sheet over the parts to protect from any foreign materials that may collect before re-assembly.

Inspection
Reuse of worn or damaged parts may lead to serious accident.
Visually inspect removed parts for corrosion, discoloration, or other damage. Refer to the appropriate sections of this manual for service limits on individual parts. Replace the parts if any damage has been found or if the part is beyond its service limit.

Cleaning Vehicle before Disassembly
Replacement PartsConnecting Rod Big End Side Clearance Inspection
Measure connecting rod big end side clearance.
Insert a thickness gauge [A] between the big end and either
crank web to determine clearance.
Connecting Rod Big End Side Clearance
Standard: 0.13 0.38 mm
(0.0051 0.0150 in.)
Service Limit: 0.58 mm (0.023 in.)
If the clearance exceeds ...
Alternator Rotor Installation
Using a cleaning fluid, clean off any oil or dirt on the following
portions and dry them with a clean cloth.
Crankshaft Tapered Portion [A]
Alternator Rotor Tapered Portion [B]
Install the alternator rotor.
Using a cleaning fluid, clean off any oil or dirt on the
washer [A] ...
Connecting Rod Installation
NOTICE
To minimize vibration, the connecting rods should
have the same weight mark.
Big End Cap [A]
Connecting Rod [B]
Weight Mark, Alphabet [C]
Diameter Mark [D] (“” or No Mark)
NOTICE
If the connecting rods, big end bearing inserts, or
crankshaft are replaced with new ones, select ...