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9.
Carefully push the connecting rod into the cylinder liner
in order to remove upper connecting rod bearing (6).
The connecting rod may need to be rotated in order to
prevent contact with the piston cooing jet. Remove
upper connecting rod bearing (6).
10.
Repeat Steps 5 through 9 for the remaining connecting
rod bearings.
Connecting Rod Bearings - Install
SMCS Code: 1219-012
Installation Procedure
NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened
component life.
Illustration 201
Type A connecting rod.
Illustration 202
Type B connecting rod.
NOTE:
There are two types of connecting rods that may
be used in the engine. Type A connecting rods
have serrated mating faces on the connecting rod
and the connecting rod cap. Type A connecting
rods are held together with a through bolt and a
nut. Type B connecting rods have an alignment
pin in the connecting rod cap. Type B connecting
rods are held together with a bolt that is threaded
into the connecting rod.
1.
Clean the bearing surface of connecting rod (7) and
connecting rod cap (8).
2.
Clean upper connecting rod bearing (6) and lubricate
the bearing face wit clean engine oil.
3.
Clean lower connecting rod bearing (5) and lubricate the
bearing face with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
Align the tabs on the connecting rod bearings
with the tab grooves in the connecting rod.
4.
Install upper connecting rod bearing (6) in connecting
rod (7).
5.
Pull the connecting rod into position against the
crankshaft. The connecting rod may need to be rotated
in order to prevent contact with the piston cooling jet.
6.
Install lower connecting rod bearing (5) in connecting
rod cap (8).
7.
Install bearing cap (8) in position on connecting rod (7).
Ensure that the identification numbers are stamped on
the same side.
8.
If you have Type A connecting rods, install two bolts
(10) and two nuts (9). If you have Type B connecting
rods, install two bolts (11).
9.
Repeat Steps 1 through 8 for the rem aining connecting
rod bearings.
Illustration 203
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