Connecting Rod: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE:
- Refer to the illustration when removing the connecting rod assemblies.






- Keep the bearings in order with their corresponding connecting rods (according to cylinder numbers) for proper reassembly.
1. Remove the connecting rod cap nuts, then remove the caps and the big end lower bearing.
2. Push each piston connecting rod assembly toward the top of the cylinder.
3. Remove piston from rod.

INSTALLATION






1. Make sure that the front mark of the piston and the front mark (identification mark) of the connecting rod are directed toward the front of the engine.
2. When the connecting rod cap is installed, make sure that the cylinder numbers put on the rod and cap at disassembly match.
3. When a new connecting rod is installed, make sure that the notches for holding the bearing in place are on the same side.
4. Tighten the connecting rod cap nuts to 50-53 Nm (500-530 kg. cm, 36-38 ft. lbs.).
5. Check the bearing clearance.