Connecting Rod: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURECaution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the cylinder head.
3. Remove the oil level sensor.
4. Remove the oil pan.
5. Remove the oil pump pipe and screen.
Important: In order to avoid damage to the piston ring lands, be sure to remove any carbon or ridge at the top of the cylinder bore.
6. Mark the connecting rod cap and rod for proper reassembly.
7. Remove the connecting rod bolts.
8. Remove the connecting rod cap.
9. Remove the piston and connecting rod assembly.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
^ Tools Required
- J 36660
- J 8037
- J 41507
1. Install the piston rings to the piston. In order to provide an effective compression sea[, stagger the ring gaps.
2. Turn the crankshaft to bottom dead center.
3. Lubricate the cylinder with oil.
4. Install the connecting rod bearing.
5. Install the piston and the connecting rod assembly with the ridges toward the front of the engine. Use the J 8037
6. Raise the vehicle. Suitably support the vehicle.
Notice: Guide the lower connecting rod end carefully to avoid damaging the crankshaft journal.
7. Use the J 41507 in order to guide the connecting rod through the cylinder.
8. Install the connecting rod cap.
Notice: This bolt is designed to permanently stretch when tightened. The correct part number fastener must be used to replace this type of fastener. Do not use a bolt that is stronger in this application. If the correct bolt is not used, the parts will not be tightened correctly. The system or the components may be damaged.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
9. Install the connecting rod cap bolts.
^ Tighten the connecting rod cap bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.). Use the J 36660 in order to rotate the bolts an additional 50 degrees.
10. Install the oil pump pipe and screen assembly.
11. Install the oil pan.
12. Install the oil level sensor.
13. Install the cylinder head.
14. Connect the negative battery cable.