Tools Required

1. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .



2. Remove the connecting rod cap bolts.
3. Remove the connecting rod caps.

Important: Keep the bearings with the original connecting rod and cap. Do this in order to reassemble the connecting rod.

4. Remove the connecting rod bearings.
5. Install the J 41507 to the connecting rod.
6. Wipe the oil from the bearings.
7. Inspect the connecting rod bearings.
8. Measure the bearing clearance.

Notice: Do not scrape, shim, or file bearing inserts. If the bearing surface of the insert is touched with bare fingers, the skin oil and acids will etch the bearing surface.





Important: Ensure that the bearing cap bolt holes and the cap mating surfaces are clean and dry.

1. Dip the bearing cap bolts in clean engine oil.
2. Use clean engine oil in order to lubricate the bearing surface.
3. Install the connecting rod.
4. Remove the J 41507 .
5. Install the bearing cap. Use a brass or leather mallet in order to tap the cap gently into place.
6. Install the connecting rod bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft). Use the J 36660-A in order to rotate the bolts an additional 50°.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

7. Pry the connecting rod back and forth in order to check for binding. If necessary, loosen and then retighten the bearing cap.



8. Measure the connecting rod side clearance.
9. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .