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Rod Bearings

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  1. Ensure connecting rod and connecting rod cap are marked with matching cylinder number for reassembly reference. Install piston with arrow towards front of engine.
  2. If clearance cannot be adjusted to standard specification of any bearing, grind crankshaft and use undersize bearings. Tighten connecting rod bearing cap retaining nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
NOTE: NEW rod bearing cap bolts must be used.