FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
One CYL
Front Bank7.35.2AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigage Bearings.
Rear Bank7.85.6AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks9.06.4AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.40.2A
To Replace Piston Rings, Add3.52.5A
To Grind Valves, Add
One Bank2.51.8A
Both Banks5.03.6A
Each Additional0.90.6A
Note
With AC, Add0.40.2A
To Replace Piston Rings, Add3.52.5A
To Grind Valves, Add
One Bank2.51.8A
Both Banks5.03.6A
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Main Bearings, Renew1.00.0A
Crankshaft, Renew3.30.0A
Oil Pump, Renew1.70.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew1.80.0A
Timing Belt, Renew0.70.0A
Tune-Up0.60.0A
Valve Lifters, Renew
Front Bank0.30.0A
Rear Bank0.60.0A
Both Banks0.80.0A
Camshaft, Renew
Front1.10.0A
Rear1.10.0A