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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Main Bearings, Renew2.30.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Crankshaft, Renew2.50.0ADoes Not Include: R&R Engine.
Oil Pump, Renew0.60.0ADoes Not Include: R&R Engine.
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0ADoes Not Include: R&R Engine.
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew
Manual Trans1.00.0AIncludes: R&R Transmission.
Auto Trans1.40.0AIncludes: R&R Transmission.
Timing Belt, Renew0.80.0AIncludes: R&R Transmission.
One Cylinder9.56.5AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With PS, Add0.40.2Includes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
With Auto Trans, Add0.40.2Includes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
All Cylinders12.77.7AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With PS, Add0.40.2AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
With Auto Trans, Add0.40.2AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Each Additional0.70.4AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With PS, Add0.40.2Includes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
With Auto Trans, Add0.40.2Includes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.