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| A | 9S-9082 | Engine Turning Tool | 1 |
Start By:
- Remove the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Remove".
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
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The joint between the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap is produced by fracturing. The connecting rod assembly must be handled with care in order to avoid damage to the mating surfaces. The connecting rod assembly must be replaced if any damage occurs to the mating surfaces. New connecting rod assemblies come with the connecting rod caps bolted on the connecting rod. Use only a soft faced hammer to tap the connecting rod cap when separating the connecting rod cap from the connecting rod. Failure to use a soft faced hammer may result in damage to the fractured surfaces of the connecting rod assembly. |
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| Illustration 1 | g01144114 |
- Use Tooling (A) to rotate the crankshaft until connecting rod bearing cap (1) is accessible.
- Inspect connecting rod (5) and connecting rod cap (1) for the proper identification mark. The connecting rod and the connecting rod cap should have an etched number on the side that is toward the camshaft. The number should match the cylinder number. Mark the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap, if necessary.
- Remove connecting rod bolts (2) and connecting rod bearing cap (1) from connecting rod (5). Remove the lower half of the connecting rod bearing (3) from connecting rod bearing cap (1).
Note: This engine has fractured connecting rods. Fractured connecting rods must be handled with care. Use a soft faced hammer in order to tap the connecting rod cap, if necessary.
Note: Do not place the fractured faces of the connecting rod cap on any surface. The connecting rod cap must be laid flat on the side in order to prevent damage to the fractured faces of the connecting rod cap.
- Push the piston and the connecting rod away from the crankshaft. Remove the upper half of the connecting rod bearing (4) from connecting rod (5).
Note: Do not damage the fractured faces of the connecting rod. Place a suitable protective cap on the ends of the connecting rod in order to prevent damage to the fractured faces of the connecting rod.
- Check the condition of the connecting rod bearings. Refer to the Guideline For Reusable Parts, SEBF8009, "Main and Connecting Rod Bearings". Refer to the Guideline For Reusable Parts, SEBV0544, "Engine Bearings".