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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Manual Trans
One18.83.1AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
One, Both Banks21.34.8AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
All, Both Banks27.69.3AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
Auto Trans
One18.83.7AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
One, Both Banks21.35.4AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
All, Both Banks27.69.9AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.50.3A
To Renew Main Bearings, Add
Manual Trans4.70.0A
Auto Trans4.60.0A
To Renew Crankshaft, Add
Manual Trans6.50.0A
Auto Trans6.80.0A
To Renew Oil Pump, Add
Manual Trans3.40.0A
Auto Trans3.20.0A
To Clean Oil Pump Screen Add0.20.0A
To Renew Timing Gears, Add1.70.0A