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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
One Cylinder
Right Bank12.78.9AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank13.79.9AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks18.83.6AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
All Cylinders
Right Bank14.70.4AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank15.71.4AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks22.56.5AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add
Right0.50.3A
With Manual Trans, Add0.50.3A
With Strut Rods, Add
Auto Trans0.40.2A
To Grind Valves, Add3.52.5A
To Renew Main Bearings, Add1.80.0A
To Renew Crankshaft, Add4.50.0A
To Renew Oil Pump, Add1.30.0A
To Clean Oil Pump Screen, Add0.20.0A
To Renew Timing Chain, Add1.60.0A
To Renew Rear Mail Seal, Add1.50.0A
To Renew Valve Lifters, Add2.60.0A
To Renew Camshaft, Add4.20.0A