Rod Bearings
- Ensure piston and connecting rod are installed in engine with notch on top of piston toward front of engine. See Figure.
- Ensure bearing oil clearance and side play are within specification. See MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS and CONNECTING ROD SPECIFICATION tables under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article.
CAUTION:
Place reference mark on connecting rod and cap for reassembly reference. Components are not marked at factory. Install new bolts in connecting rods. DO NOT
reuse bolts.