Connecting Rod Bearing: Service and Repair

Connecting Rod Bearings








Removal
1. Remove the oil pan.
2. Remove the 7 nuts and 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 2 nuts and 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. Refer to Engine for checking clearances or bearing selection.

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

Install the connecting rod bearings.

3. CAUTION: Bearing caps are directional and must be installed exactly as they were removed or the connecting rods, the connecting rod bearings or the crankshaft may be damaged.

Install the connecting rod bearing cap and 2 nuts.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
4. Repeat the procedure until all the connecting rod bearings are installed.
5. Install the oil pan baffle and the 7 nuts.
^ Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
6. Install the oil pan.