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Connecting Rod Bearings: Removal

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  1. Remove the oil pan. For additional information, refer to OIL PAN - 4X2  or OIL PAN - 4x4 .
  2. Remove the oil pan baffle.
    Fig 1: Removing Oil Pan Baffle
    G03274134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: The connecting rod bearing caps and the connecting rods are a matched set. Installing the incorrect connecting rod bearing cap on a connecting rod may result in engine damage.
    Fig 2: Removing Connecting Rod Bearing Cap
    G03274135Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
  4. Lift the piston slightly and remove the connecting rod bearings.
    Fig 3: Removing Connecting Rod Bearings
    G03274136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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