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Connecting Rod Bearing: Service and Repair

Connecting Rod Bearings

Removal
1. Remove the oil pan.
2. If necessary, remove the oil pump.





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. Remove the connecting rod bearings.

Installation





1. CAUTION: The connecting rod bearings are precision fit.

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.





2. Install the connecting rod bearing cap.
3. Repeat the procedure until all the connecting rod bearings are replaced.
4. If removed, install the oil pump.
5. Install the oil pan.
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