Connecting Rod Bearing: Service and Repair

Connecting Rod Bearings

Removal
1. Remove the oil pan.





2. Remove the oil pan baffle.





3. CAUTION: The connecting rod bearing caps and the connecting rods are a matched set. Installing the incorrect connecting rod bearing cap on a connecting rod may result in engine damage.

Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.





4. Lift the piston slightly and remove the connecting rod bearings.

Installation
1. The connecting rod bearings are precision fit.





2. CAUTION: The connecting rod bearings must be lubricated with clean engine oil prior to installation or damage to the connecting rod bearing may occur.

Install the connecting rod bearings.





3. CAUTION: Bearing caps are directional and must be installed exactly as they were removed.

Install the connecting rod bearing cap.
4. Repeat the procedure until all the connecting rod bearings are installed.





5. Install the oil pan baffle.
6. Install the oil pan.