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Rods & Rod Bearings

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  1. Mark cylinder number and a mark for facing front of engine on rod bearing caps for reassembly reference. Measure piston pin-to-connecting rod clearance, replace as necessary. If beam of connecting rod is scratched or has other damage, replace connecting rod. If connecting rod side clearance exceeds specification, replace connecting rod and/or crankshaft as necessary. See CONNECTING RODS  table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
  2. If connecting rod bearing oil clearance exceeds specification, replace bearings. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS  table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. If necessary, machine journals or replace crankshaft.