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26.

If the test result displays “PASS”, capture the
screen image/screenshot for record keeping.
Select ‘Finish’.
•

Re-install all removed parts in the
reverse order of removal

•
27.

Check ECU version

If the test result displays “NO PASS”, capture
the

screen

image/screenshot

for

record

keeping. Then proceed to replace the engine
assembly per the instructions.
Select ‘Finish’.

 IMPORTANT
Save a copy of the screenshot for your
records. It may be required to submit
with a PWA. Attach to the RO hard
copy.
28.

If the test results in a “No BCT”, check the last
number of error code for the suspected cause
below.
1.

Unexpected Measurement

2.

Exhaust Stroke

3.

TDC Setting

4.

Clearance Deviation is too Large

5.

TDC Height

6.

Range Exceed

PROVIDE A VIDEO
Follow the instructions on KDS and select the
check boxes as required.
Note: Refer to VID052 (Compression Test) on
Tech Toolbox.

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NOTICE ‘POP-UP’ messages:
BCT procedure does not proceed during a
cylinder test:
If the bearing measurement value does not
change when the ‘AP/VC’ is switched or the
“Unable to measure” message appears on the
KDS screen, rotate the crankshaft further as the
exhaust

valves

could

be

open.

Set

the

crankshaft to TDC again. Ensure the test hose
is disconnected from the clearance gauge SST
when setting TDC.
If an error occurs, the pop-up message shown
on the right will display. Select the back ‘ ‘ icon
to go back and do the test again.
If the same error occurs three times (3X’s) while
testing, then a “Skip” button will display as
shown. Select the ‘Skip’ button and proceed to
the next cylinder.
Possible Errors :
1.

Exhaust Stroke

Guidance for Engine R&R Processing for No-BCT:

2.

TDC Height Setting

* Priority: P1326 ON → Engine Noise → Error Code

3.

Unexpected Measurement

* For cases without Error Codes #1-#6: Open a Tech-

4. TDC Setting

line case online for further instructions → NA/Engine

5. Clearance Deviation

TFT will investigate the problematic vehicles and

6. Range Exceeded

determine the next step including proper processing
methods.

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BCT Procedure (THETA, GAMMA, and NU MPI Engines):
1.

Open the hood and remove the cover.
Bearing Clearance Test Video

 IMPORTANT
Have

the

SST

Engine

Bearing

Clearance kit ready. Place it on a
table/cart next to the vehicle and use
a fender cover. Use air gun to blow off
any debris from the engine top area.
2.

For troubleshooting assistance, contact
the GITA Support Line at: (888) 542-4371.

Remove the four (4) spark plugs (A) by referring
to the “Maintenance → Power Train → Spark
Plug → Repair procedures (Replacement)” in
the applicable Shop Manual on KGIS.
Tightening torque for Spark Plugs:
10.9 – 18.0 lb.ft (14.7 – 24.5 N.m,
1.5 – 2.5 kgf.m)

3a.

Using KDS, connect the VCI-II to the vehicle’s
OBD-II port.

3b.

Turn the ignition to ‘ON’.

3c.

On the KDS screen, select ‘Special Inspection’
on the bottom tab of the Home screen.

3d.

Select the applicable vehicle model/year.

The VIN is recognized automatically and will
populate the ‘Model’ and ‘Year’.
4.

Enter the vehicle information: the vehicle
mileage and RO number.

5.

Select ‘Verify’ to confirm the automatically
detected VIN.

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6.

Under

“Setting

Event”,

select

‘Bearing

Clearance Measurement’ and then select ‘Next’.
7.

Turn the ignition to ‘OFF’ and remove the VCI-II
after verifying the VIN on KDS.

CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to start the engine at
any time as damage to the SST and/or
engine may occur.
8.

STOP on this screen, proceed to step 7 first
before continuing to KDS.

 IMPORTANT
DO NOT select ‘Next’ at this time.
Proceed to steps 7 – 9 first and

STOP

continue with KDS as instructed after
installing the SST components.

9.

Install the Dial Gauge fully into the Probe Rod
and secure together by hand tightening the
locking wingnut.

Be sure to
completely insert
the gauge into
the probe rod as
shown.

10.

Carefully, insert the assembled SST Probe Rod
and Dial Gauge into the Cylinder 1 spark plug
hole and carefully turn the SST Crankshaft
Rotator by hand clockwise until hand tight.

CAUTION
Damage to cylinder head can occur if
spark plug hole is cross-threaded. DO
NOT use a wrench to tighten the SST
rod.
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11.

Turn the Dial Gauge ‘ON’ by pressing the ‘SET’
button.

BLUETOOTH
PAIRING

12.

Reset the Bluetooth connection by pressing
both

the

‘MODE’

and

‘SET’

buttons

simultaneously and holding for two (2) seconds.

MODE

SET

Bluetooth icon will blink to indicate pairing
mode

. Refer to PS711 for Dial Gauge battery

replacement for connection issues.
13.

Using the KDS, select ‘Next’ on the screen to
proceed and begin Top Dead Center (TDC)
setup on the KDS.

 NOTICE
Follow

the

test

procedure

and

sequence as outlined in this bulletin.
DO NOT skip any steps.

14.

Pair the Dial Gauge Bluetooth by selecting the
device displayed on the screen:
Device name is SY303.

 IMPORTANT
If the KDS is unable to locate the Dial
Indicator Bluetooth

device, select

‘Previous’ and reset/repeat steps 9 10. Ensure no other Bluetooth devices
are near the KDS and Dial Gauge.
15.

Once the Dial Gauge is paired to the KDS, the
shown screen will appear instructing to insert
probe rod into Cylinder 1.

 NOTICE

Refer to ‘NOTICE’ Box

If the probe rod is already inserted
into Cylinder 1 from step 8, disregard
this message.

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16.

Insert the SST Crankshaft Rotator and turn the
crankshaft clockwise as instructed on the KDS
screen.

 NOTICE
Removal of inner wheel liner and the
use of general tools may be required
to access and rotate the crank bolt on
some 2.0L T-GDI engine models.
17.

Initially, the “Value” ‘Max’ reading may not
register when rotating crankshaft. Continue to
rotate the crankshaft slowly.

 IMPORTANT
Monitor the displayed reading on the
KDS

screen/gauge.

Turn

the

crankshaft slowly as the value starts
to increase.
18.

Once the ‘Max’ value is reached (sample shows
Max: 2.86mm), continue to turn just past the
‘Max’ value reading and STOP rotating the
crankshaft (sample shows 2.850mm value
decreasing).
Note: The KDS may prompt to rotate the
crankshaft ‘counterclockwise’ if needed.
Select ‘Next’.

19.

If TDC setup is completed successfully:
•

DO NOT turn the crankshaft rotator.

•

DO NOT select Start at this time.

STOP on this screen, proceed to step 20 to
setup

and

connect

the

Engine

Bearing

STOP

X

Clearance Tester before continuing to the KDS.

 NOTICE
If TDC is NOT found, the KDS may display a message that the cylinder was on the exhaust
stroke. If so, repeat steps 13-16.
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20.

Prepare to setup the Engine Bearing Clearance
Tester and components.

IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO CALIBATE THE SST
BEFORE EVERY TEST. Only perform the
calibration if the gauges read out of spec.

 IMPORTANT
DO NOT place the SST box over any paper work (ex. RO) as there is a water drain hole located
underneath the box. Ensure that the compressed air supply provides consistent adequate air
pressure. DO NOT use a portable compressor. Always handle the SST box with care, DO NOT
hit, drop, and expose to high heat sources or moisture. Do not remove the cover (unless
calibration is necessary).
21.

Connect the following three (3) items to the SST
Bearing Tester Box:
1.