New Connecting Rod, Separating
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New connecting rods might not be separated at the location where they should be. If the connecting rod bearing cap cannot be removed by hand, proceed as follows:
-- Mark which cylinder belongs to the connecting rod, refer to -item 11- Connecting Rod (See Figure).
-- Lightly clamp the connecting rod in a vise equipped with aluminum protective pads.
NOTE:
Only clamp the connecting rod lightly to avoid damaging it.
Clamp the connecting rod below the dotted line.
-- Loosen both bolts -arrows- about five turns.
-- Carefully tap against the connecting rod bearing cap in direction of -arrow- with a plastic hammer until the cap is loose.