Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required
- J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- J 8037 Piston Ring Compressor. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- J 41507 Connecting Rod Guide Assembly. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Position the crankshaft so the connecting rod journal is opposite the piston and connecting rod assembly being installed. This will aid in the installation of the connecting rod assembly.
- Lubricate the cylinder wall with engine oil.
- Install the connecting rod bearing inserts.
- Lubricate the connecting rod bearing insert surface with engine oil.
- Install J 41507 to the connecting rod. Hand tighten the tool to the connecting rod.
- Install J 8037
to the piston.
NOTE: Guide the lower connecting rod end carefully to avoid damaging the crankshaft journal.
- Use J 8037 to compress the piston rings for installation of the piston and connecting rod assembly.
- Install the piston and connecting rod assembly into the engine.IMPORTANT: Ensure the arrow on top of the piston or the markings made during removal face towards the front of the engine or are in the same location as when removed.
- Use J 41507 to pull the connecting rod into place.
- Remove J 41507 .
- Install the connecting rod bearing cap.NOTE: Refer to SPECIAL FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the connecting rod bearing cap bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the connecting rod bearing cap bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft) + 50 degrees using J 36660-A .
- Pry the connecting rod back and forth and check for binding. If necessary loosen and retighten the connecting rod bearing cap.
- Measure the connecting rod side clearance.