Installation Procedure
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
- Clean the bearing surface of connecting rod (7) and connecting rod cap (8) .
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Type A connecting rod. | |
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Type B connecting rod. | |
Note: There are two types of connecting rods that may be used in the engine. Type A connecting rods have serrated mating faces on the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap. Type A connecting rods are held together with a through bolt and a nut. Type B connecting rods have an alignment pin in the connecting rod cap. Type B connecting rods are held together with a bolt that is threaded into the connecting rod.
- Clean upper connecting rod bearing (6) and lubricate the bearing face with clean engine oil.
- Clean lower connecting rod bearing (5) and lubricate the bearing face with clean engine oil.
- Install upper connecting rod bearing (6) in connecting rod (7) .
Note: Align the tabs on the connecting rod bearings with the tab grooves in the connecting rod.
- Pull the connecting rod into position against the crankshaft. The connecting rod may need to be rotated in order to prevent contact with the piston cooling jet.
- Install lower connecting rod bearing (5) in connecting rod cap (8) .
- Put connecting rod cap (8) in position on connecting rod (7). Ensure that the identification numbers are stamped on the same side.
- If you have Type A connecting rods, install two bolts (10) and two nuts (9) that fasten the connecting rod cap to the connecting rod. Tighten the nuts for the connecting rod cap to a torque of 125 N·m (92 lb ft). If you have Type B connecting rods, install two bolts (11) that fasten the connecting rod cap to the connecting rod. Tighten the bolts for the connecting rod cap to a torque of 155 N·m (114 lb ft).
- Repeat Steps 1 through 8 for the remaining connecting rod bearings.
- Put the oil line in position on the engine oil pump and install bolts (4). Install bolt (3) that holds the oil strainer in position.
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- Put the engine oil relief valve in position on the engine and install two bolts (1) and bolt (2) .
End By: Install the engine oil pan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install".