Usage:
(1) Bore in connecting rod for piston pin bearing ... 55.435 ± 0.013 mm (2.1825 ± .0005 in)
NOTE: The connecting rod must be heated for installation of piston pin bearing. Do not use a torch.
(2) Distance rod may be heated to 175 to 260° C (347 to 500° F) to install the piston pin bearing ... 85.0 mm (3.35 in)
(3) Bore in bearing for piston pin (new) ... 50.830 ± 0.008 mm (2.0012 ± .0003 in.)
Diameter of piston pin (new) ... 50.795 ± 0.005 mm (2.0000 ± .0002 in)
Thoroughly lubricate piston pin with clean engine oil prior to inserting into piston group and rod assembly.
(4) Bearing joint must be at either location ... ± 10°
(5) Distance between center of bearings ... 225.00 mm (8.858 in)
(6) Bore in bearing for crankshaft journal ... 82.000 ± 0.020 mm (3.2283 ± .0008 in)
(7) Location for etching cylinder number on connecting rod and cap. Rods and caps are to be marked with numbers 1 thru 6 on the same side of the rod as the bearing retainer notch.
NOTE: Install connecting rod in engine with the part number to the rear of the engine.
(8) Tighten connecting rod bolts as follows:
a. Before installing bolts, lubricate bolt threads and seating faces of the caps with 2P2506 Thread Lubricant.
b. Tighten each bolt to ... 130 ± 7 N·m (95 ± 5 lb ft).
c. Put an alignment mark on each cap and nut.
d. Tighten each nut an additional ... 60 ± 5° (1/6 turn)
(9) Bore in connecting rod for crankshaft rod journal bearing ... 86.800 ± 0.013 mm (3.4173 ± .0005 in)