Connecting Rod Bearing Replacement

Connecting Rod and Connecting Rod Bearings

Notes:
- Replace the connecting rods only as a set.
- Do not interchange connecting rod bearings.





- Mark connecting rod bearing caps with light center punch marks before removing.

Checking radial clearance
- Remove connecting rod bearing caps. Clean bearing shells and journals.
- Place Plastigage over entire width of bearing journal or bearing cap.
- Install connecting rod bearing cap and tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).

CAUTION: DO NOT turn the crankshaft or allow it to rotate while measuring with Plastigage in place.

- Remove connecting rod bearing cap again.
- Compare width of Plastigage with calibrated scale.





- Always replace connecting rod bolts.