Procedures

New Connecting Rod, Separating

New connecting rods may not be separated at the location where they should be. If it is difficult to remove the connecting rod bearing cap by hand, do the following:

- Mark which cylinder the connecting rod belongs too.

- Clamp the connecting rod in a vice, which has protective jaw covers to prevent damage.






• Clamp the connecting rod below the dotted line.

- Loosen the bolts - arrows - approximately 5 turns.

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