Engine - Connecting Rod Identification Revision
No: TSB 08-11-002DATE: April, 2008
MODEL: See Below
SUBJECT:
CONNECTING ROD BEARING IDENTIFICATION - 6G74 & 6G75 ENGINES - SERVICE MANUAL REV
PURPOSE
As the identification mark on the connecting rod for vehicles equipped with 6G74 and 6G75 engines has been eliminated, classifying the connecting rod big end diameter is no longer required. Accordingly, the number of connecting rod bearing selections is reduced from 5 to 3.
This Technical Service Bulletin informs the bearing selection method for the new part.
NOTE:
This part is used on engines built with engine # TB9787. Refer to Section 00 - GENERAL of the applicable Service Manual for further information on location of the engine number.
* The identification mark has been eliminated on the connecting rod at the position shown in the drawing.
For bearing selections, refer to Attachment 1.
AFFECTED VEHICLE(S)
APPLICABLE MANUAL(S)
All Service Manuals for Applicable Vehicles. Due to the number of applicable Service Manuals, individual page numbers are not provided. Apply this information to the appropriate pages in section 11B - ENGINE OVERHAUL, of the applicable Service Manual.
INTERCHANGEABILITY
Fully interchangeable.
Apply the information above to affected vehicles when a connecting rod is replaced with a new part.