Procedures

New Connecting Rod, Separating

New connecting rods may not be separated at the location where they should be. If the connecting rod bearing cap cannot be removed by hand, proceed as follows:

- Clamp the connecting rod in a vise, which has protectors over the grips to prevent damage.






• Only clamp the connecting rod lightly to avoid damaging it.

• Clamp the connecting rod below the dotted line.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - approximately 5 turns.

- Carefully tap the connecting rod bearing cap with a plastic hammer - arrow - until it comes loose.