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Connecting Rod Bearing: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
With Balance Shaft
Main & Rod Bearings10.87.5AIncludes: R&R Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.40.2A
With Power Steering, Add0.20.1A
With Auto Trans, Add0.20.1A
With Skid Plate, Add0.40.2A
Rod Bearings
One7.35.2AIncludes: R&R Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearing.
Additional0.50.3AIncludes: R&R Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearing.
All8.86.5AIncludes: R&R Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearing.
Note
With AC, Add0.40.2A
With Power Steering, Add0.20.1A
With Auto Trans, Add0.20.1A
With Skid Plate, Add0.40.2A
Without Balance Shaft
Rod Bearings
One4.63.0AIncludes: R&R Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearing.
All5.94.3AIncludes: R&R Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearing.
Note
With AC, Add0.40.2A
With Power Steering, Add0.20.1A
With Auto Trans, Add0.20.1A
With Skid Plate, Add0.40.2A
Main & Rod Bearings7.35.2AIncludes: R&R Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.40.2A
With Power Steering, Add0.20.1A
With Auto Trans, Add0.20.1A
With Skid Plate, Add0.40.2A