New Connecting Rod, Separating
A new connecting rod might not be separated all the way at the predetermined breaking point. If the connecting rod bearing cap cannot be removed by hand, proceed as follows:
-- Mark the cylinder where the connecting rod is allocated to -item : Connecting Rod.
-- Lightly clamp the connecting rod -1- in a vise equipped with aluminum protective pads.
- Clamp the connecting rod lightly to prevent damaging it.
- Clamp the connecting rod below the dotted line.
-- Loosen both bolts -2- approximately five turns.
-- Carefully tap the connecting rod bearing cap -1- with a plastic hammer in the direction of -arrow- until it comes loose.