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2-73 2 MD1580 19. Install the connecting rod cap nuts; then tighten them to specifications. MD1581 NOTE: Leave in the assembled condition for 20. Remove the connecting rod cap nuts; then care- fully remove the connecting rod caps and bear- ings. 21. Using the scale supplied with the plastigauge, verify that the oil clearance for each journal is 0.020-0.040 mm (0.00079-0.00157 in.) with a maximum limit of 0.065 mm (0.00256 in.). Remove the plastigauge; then clean the bearings and connecting rod bearing journals. 22. Lubricate the connecting rod bearing and con- necting rod journal surfaces liberally with engine oil. 23. Keeping the appropriate connecting rod caps with their respective connecting rods and align- ing the “V” arrows as before, install the con- necting rod caps. NOTE: Make sure the identification numbers arrow should be on the same side as the oil squirter boss. 24. Install the connecting rod cap nuts; then tighten them to specifications. AO323A 25. Install the two cylinder head dowel pins, a new cylinder head gasket (never reuse an old head gasket), and the cylinder head. NOTE: Make sure the identification marking MD1578 26. Apply engine oil to the eight cylinder head cap screws and install the cap screws; then tighten to specifications using the correct procedure. 0738-462 ! CAUTION Check that the oil venturi plug is not clogged. If it is, Dowel Pin Dowel Pin |