Bearing(S), Connecting Rod: Removal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the engine from vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Remove the oil pump pickup tube. Refer to PICK-UP, OIL PUMP, REMOVAL .
- Remove the bolts (1) and the windage tray (2).
- Remove the connecting rod bearing caps one at a time and discard bolts (2).
- Carefully remove the upper half and lower bearing half (3) from the connecting rod.