LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chrysler >> 2001 >> Sebring LX, 2D Convertible >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Mechanical >> 2.7L V6 Engine - VIN U >> Engine Block >> Connecting Rod Bearings >> Standard Procedure >> Connecting Rod Bolts

Connecting Rod Bolts

NOTE: The connecting rod bearing cap bolts must be examined before reuse. If the threads are necked down due to stretching, the bolt(s) must be replaced.
Fig 1: Checking For Stretched Bolts
G00385945Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
NOTE: Connecting rod bolts are retained in the rod cap with a light press fit. If bolts are to be removed, use a hammer and punch to drive bolts from connecting rod cap using care not to damage fractured cap surface.
  1. Examine connecting rod bolt for stretching. Stretching can be checked by holding a scale or straight edge against the threads. If all the threads do not contact the scale the bolt should be replaced.
  2. Before installing the bolts, lubricate the threads with engine oil.
  3. Install bolts finger tight. Then alternately torque each nut to assemble the cap properly.
  4. Tighten the nuts to specification. See SPECIFICATIONS .
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals