44. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation

PISTON, CONNECTING ROD AND BEARINGS (UNIT REPAIR)

TOOLS REQUIRED
- J41742-SAT2 Connecting Rod Guide
- J43953 Piston Ring Compressor

INSTALLATION





1. Install Connecting Rod Guide J41742-SAT2 onto the connecting rod hole which will allow the guide pin to clear the crankshaft bearing bridge. Only one J41742-SAT2 is required to properly align the connecting rod with crankshaft.
2. Install upper rod bearing to the rod.
3. Coat the following components with clean engine oil:
- Coat piston.
- Coat piston rings.
- Coat cylinder bore.
- Coat bearing surfaces.





4. Perform the following steps to install the piston:
4.1. Position piston with the arrow on the piston head facing toward the front of the engine.

Note: The bump on the connecting rod and cap must face the rear of the block.

4.2. Use Piston Ring Compressor J43953 to compress the piston rings.
4.3. Place piston in cylinder.
4.4. Lightly tap piston into the cylinder bore while an assistant guides the connecting rod onto the crankshaft.
5. Remove connecting rod guide J41742-SAT2.





6. Perform the following steps to install the connecting rod caps with bearings to the connecting rod:
6.1. Install with the bumps on the connecting rod and the cap facing toward the rear of the engine.
6.2. Coat the bearing surface with clean engine oil.
7. Use new connecting rod cap bolts.
8. Install connecting rod cap bolts.
Torque:
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
9. Repeat steps for the remaining pistons.