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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
All Cyls9.86.7AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigauge Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.90.6A
With Auto Trans, Add0.80.5A
To Overhaul Cylinder Head, Add5.94.2A
With A.B.S., Add0.50.3A
With Cruise Control, Add0.40.2A
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Main Bearings, Renew4.60.0A
Crankshaft, Renew4.60.0A
Oil Pump, Renew2.40.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew
Manual Trans2.40.0A
Auto Trans2.50.0A
Timing Belt, Renew1.40.0A
Balance Shaft Timing Belt, Renew1.40.0A
Camshaft, Renew
One1.40.0A
Both1.50.0A
Tune-Up0.50.0A