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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
4WD
Manual Trans
One18.613.3AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
One, Each Bank21.015.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
All, Both Banks27.319.5AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
Auto Trans
One19.513.9AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
One, Each Bank21.815.6AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
All, Both Banks28.120.1AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.50.3Includes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Main Bearings, Renew
Manual Trans4.90.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Auto Trans4.70.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Crankshaft, Renew
Manual Trans6.60.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Auto Trans6.80.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Oil Pump, Renew
Manual Trans3.50.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Auto Trans3.40.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Timing Gears, Renew1.70.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.