Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 449

2. The main journal codes are stamped on the crankshaft.

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Fig. 187: Locating Main Journal Codes

3. Use the crank bore codes and crank journal codes to select the appropriate replacement bearings from the

following table. See Fig. 188 .

Fig. 188: Replacement Bearings Color Code Table

NOTE:

z

The color code is on the edge of the bearing.

z

When using bearing halves of different colors, it does not matter
which color is used in the top or bottom.

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CONNECTING ROD BEARING REPLACEMENT

Rod Bearing Clearance Inspection

1. Remove the oil pump (see OIL PUMP REMOVAL ).

2. Remove the baffle plates (see step 6 of CRANKSHAFT & PISTON REMOVAL ).

3. Remove the connecting rod cap and bearing half.

4. Clean the crankshaft rod journal and bearing half with a clean shop towel.

5. Place plastigage across the rod journal.

6. Reinstall the bearing half and cap, and torque the bolts to 36 N.m (3.7 kgf.m, 27 lbf.ft) + 120°

7. Remove the rod cap and bearing half, and measure the widest part of the plastigage.

Connecting Rod Bearing-To-Journal Oil Clearance:

Standard (New): 0.032-0.066 mm (0.0013-0.0026 in.)

Service Limit: 0.077 mm (0.0030 in.)

Fig. 189: Measuring The Widest Part Of The Plastigage

NOTE:

Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspection.

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