New Connecting Rod, Separating
The rod and caps on new connecting rods may become strongly stuck together. If it is difficult to remove the connecting rod bearing cap by hand, do the following:
-- Clamp the connecting rod in a vise, which has protectors over the grips to prevent damage.
- Clamp the connecting rod below the dotted line.
-- Loosen the bolts -arrows- approximately five turns.
-- With a plastic mallet carefully tap against the connecting rod bearing cap -arrow- and loosen.