Connecting Rod Bearings - Install
Installation Procedure
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
- Install the upper half of connecting rod bearing (4) into connecting rod (3). Ensure that the bearing tab engages with the slot in the connecting rod.
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- Place clean engine oil on the surface of the upper half of connecting rod bearing (4) .
- Position connecting rod (3) and connecting rod bearing (4) on the crankshaft.
- Install the lower half of the connecting rod bearing in corresponding connecting rod cap (2). Ensure that the bearing tab engages with the groove in connecting rod cap (2) .
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- Place clean engine oil on the surface of the lower half of the connecting rod bearing.
- Install connecting rod cap (2) on the corresponding connecting rod. Ensure that the numbers are on the same side.
- Lubricate connecting rod cap bolts (1) with 4C-5593 Anti-Seize Compound .
- Install connecting rod cap bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to a torque of 110 ± 7 N·m (81 ± 5 lb ft).
- Place an index mark on each bolt head. Tighten each bolt for an additional 60 ± 5 degrees (1/6 turn).
- Repeat Steps 1 through 9 in order to install the remaining connecting rod bearings.
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