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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Manual Trans
One18.313.1AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
One, Both Banks20.714.8AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
All, Both Banks27.019.3AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.50.3A
Auto Trans
One19.213.7A
One, Both Banks21.615.4A
All, Both Banks27.919.9A
Note
With AC, Add0.50.3A
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Main Bearings, Renew
Manual Trans4.70.0A
Auto Trans4.60.0A
Crankshaft, Renew
Manual Trans6.50.0A
Auto Trans6.80.0A
Oil Pump, Renew
Manual Trans3.40.0A
Auto Trans3.20.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Timing Gears, Renew1.70.0A