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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Camshaft, Renew4.70.0A
Main Bearings, Renew1.50.0A
Crankshaft, Renew5.30.0ADoes Not Include: R&R Engine.
Oil Pump, Renew1.10.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Rear Main Seal, Renew1.40.0A
Timing Chain, Renew1.60.0A
Valve Lifters, Renew2.90.0A
One CYL
Right Bank12.69.0A
Left Bank13.69.7A
Both Banks19.013.6A
Note
With AC, Add0.40.2A
With Cruise Control, Add0.20.1A
With Manual Trans, Add0.50.3A
All Cyls
Right Bank14.710.5A
Left Bank15.711.2A
Both Banks23.116.5A
Note
With AC, Add0.40.2A
With Cruise Control, Add0.20.1A
With Manual Trans, Add0.50.3A