Connecting Rod Bearing
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Fit all connecting rods on one bank until complete.
The bearing caps are not interchangeable and should be marked at removal to ensure correct assembly.
CAUTION:
Care must be taken not to damage the fractured rod and cap joint face surfaces as engine damage may occur.
The bearing shells must be installed with the tangs inserted into the machined grooves in the rods and caps. Also, assure that the hole in upper bearing half aligns with oil squirt hole in rod. Install cap with the tangs on the same side as the rod.
CAUTION:
Assure that hole in upper bearing half aligns with hole in connecting rod as engine damage may occur.
Limits of taper or out-of-round on any crankshaft journals should be held to 0.015 mm (0.0006 in.). Bearings are available 0.025 mm (0.001 in.) and 0.250 mm (0.010 in.) undersize. Install the bearings in pairs. Do not use a new bearing half with an old bearing half. Do not file the rods or bearing caps.
- For measuring Main Bearing Clearance and Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance use plastigage. See Fig 1. For more information on using plastigage (Refer to ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE) . Refer to Engine Specifications for bearing clearance specifications (Refer to ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS) .