Connecting Rod Bearing Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Connecting Rod & Bearings

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NOTE: If the connecting rod bearings (1) have been used in a running engine, you must replace them with NEW connecting rod bearings (1) for reassembly.

Clean the connecting rod (2) and the connecting rod cap bearing bore with a lint-free cloth.
Clean all the oil from behind the connecting rod bearing (1) halves.
Install new upper connecting rod bearings (1) into position. Roll the connecting rod bearings (1) into position so that the lock tang engages the alignment slot. The connecting rod bearings (1) must fit flush in the connecting rod (2).

Fig 2: View Guide Set

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Install the J 41556: guide set (1) into the connecting rod bolt holes.

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Connecting Rod Bearings & Connecting Rod Cap

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Install new lower connecting rod bearings (1) into position in the connecting rod cap (2). Roll the connecting rod bearings (1) into position so that the lock tang engages the alignment slot. The bearings must fit flush with the connecting rod cap (2).