Purpose, Function
Connecting rod
The connecting rod transmits the reciprocating movement of the piston to the crankshaft by engaging the piston pin and crank pin.
Connecting rod bearing
The connecting rod bearing forms an oil film on the outer surface of the crank pin to prevent wear due to sliding.
Construction
Connecting rod
The connecting rod is installed between the piston pin and crank pin.
High-strength, forged carbon steel has been adopted for weight reduction.
A cracking method*1 for breaking off and separating the connecting rod from the connecting rod cap has been adopted for improved accuracy.
Weight has been reduced by optimizing the shape from the I shaft to the large end.
Reciprocating inertial weight, including the piston, has been reduced with the use of a full-float type for the connection with the piston and further tapering of the small end shape.
With the adoption of the plastic region tightening*2 method for the connecting rod bolt, the stability of the axial force has been improved.

*2 Plastic region tightening is a method of controlling the tightening using the rotation angle of a bolt. By tightening to the region (plastic tightening region) in which bolt deformation does not become irreversible, variation in axial force is suppressed.
Connecting rod bearing
The connecting rod bearing is installed on the outer surface of the crank pin.
The upper and lower connecting rod bearing are made of aluminum alloy.
Piston Assembly
Piston, Piston Ring, Piston PinPower Window Main Switch Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the cover A.
3. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover shown in the figure and remove the
tab B in the direction of arrow (1).
4. Slide the power window main switch cover in the direction of the arrow (2)
shown in the figure and ...
Fuel Injection Control System
Outline
Performs optimum fuel injection according to engine operation conditions.
The PCM determines the engine operation conditions based on the signals from
each input device and drives the fuel injectors at the optimal fuel injection
time (fuel injection amount) and the fuel ...
License Plate Light
Purpose
The license plate lights shine light on the license plate during nighttime
driving.
Function
The license plate lights illuminate in conjunction with the operation of
the light switch.
Construction
The license plate lights are installed to the liftgate.
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