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| Tool | Part Number | Description | Qty |
| A | 173-5529 | Piston Ring Compressor | 1 |
| B | 4C-5593 | Anti-Seize Compound | 1 |
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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 jawed vise to hold the connecting rod assembly when removing the connecting rod cap bolts. 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 jawed vise and a soft faced hammer may result in damage to the connecting rod assembly. |
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Always use new connecting rod bolts during the installation of connecting rod assemblies that have fractured joints. Never reuse connecting rod bolts during the reassembly of fractured joint connecting rods. Reusing connecting rods bolts during reassembly of fractured joint connecting rods may result in engine damage. |
- Apply clean engine oil to the pistons, the piston rings, and the cylinder bore.
- Position the piston rings so that the end gaps are located 120 degrees from each other.
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Illustration 1 g01062853 - Install the upper half of connecting rod bearing (4).
- Use Tooling (A) to install the piston and connecting rod (1). Ensure that the proper pistons and connecting rods are in the corresponding cylinder with the bearing retainer notch toward the right side of the engine. The etched number on the connecting rod must be positioned on the right side of the engine.
- Place the lower half of connecting rod bearing (5) in connecting rod cap (3). Install connecting rod cap (3).
- For connecting rods that use connecting rod bolts, use Tooling (B) to lubricate the new connecting rod bolts. For connecting rods that use connecting rod bolts and nuts, apply clean engine oil to the connecting rod bolts.
- For connecting rods that use connecting rod bolts, install new connecting rod bolts (2). Tighten connecting rod bolts (2) to a torque of
70 ± 5 N·m (52 ± 4 lb ft) . Place an index mark on each connecting rod bolt. Tighten connecting rod bolts (2) for an additional 120 ± 5 degrees (1/3 turn). - For connecting rods that use connecting rod bolts and nuts, install the connecting rod bolts and the nuts. Tighten the nut to a torque of
54 ± 7 N·m (40 ± 5 lb ft) . Place an index mark on each nut. Tighten each nut for an additional 60 ± 5 degrees.
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- Install the piston cooling jets. Refer to the Disassembly and Assembly Manual, "Piston Cooling Jets - Remove and Install".
- Install the engine oil pump. Refer to the Disassembly and Assembly Manual, "Engine Oil Pump - Install".
- Install the cylinder head. Refer to the Disassembly and Assembly Manual, "Cylinder Head - Install".