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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1997 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.8L 🢒 Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal

Tools Required

J 41507 Connecting Rod Assembly Guide


    Object Number: 38153 Size: SH
  1. Mark the connecting rod cap and the connecting rod for proper installation.
  2. Remove the connecting rod bolts.
  3. Remove the connecting rod cap.

    4. Object Number: 38180 Size: SH
  4. Install J 41507 to the connecting rod. Hand tighten the tool to the connecting rod.
  5. Use hand pressure on J 41507 to push the connecting rod towards the top of the cylinder.

    6. Important: Remove any carbon or ridge at the top of the cylinder bore to avoid damaging the piston ring lands. Mark the piston with the number of the cylinder from which it was removed. Mark the piston as to what is the front for proper reassembly.

  6. Remove the piston, the connecting rod, and the connecting rod bearings.