FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Connecting Rod Bearing: Service and Repair

Figure 12:






1. Follow the procedures outlined in the Standard Service Procedures found under Engine, Service and Repair for Measuring Main Bearing and Connecting Rod Bearing Clearances (Fig. 12). Refer to Connecting Rod Specification Chart.
2. Tighten nuts to 51 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove connecting rod cap and measure Plastigage.

CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft or the Plastigage may be smeared.

CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE

Figure 13:





Using a feeler gauge, check connecting rod side clearance (Fig. 13). Refer to Connecting Rod Specification Chart.






Connecting Rod Specification Chart