Replacing Connecting Rod Bolts

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NOTE: Pressing connecting rod bolts out and in

Risk of damage to connecting rod cap
Risk of subsequent engine damage

→ Insert aluminum or plastic clamping jaws on the vice.

→ Use an aluminum sleeve for pressing in.

Clamp the connecting rod cap in a mechanical vice. Press the two connecting rod bolts out at the same time.

Fig 1: Pressing Out Connecting Rod Bolts
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Guide the new connecting rod bolt by hand into the splines and then press it in as far as the mounting face. Use the aluminum sleeve from the set of retaining nuts P140 .

Fig 2: Pressing In Connecting Rod Bolt
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Allocate the connecting rod cap and connecting rod according to matching number and have them ready for installation.

Fig 3: Identifying Connecting-Rod Cap And Connecting Rod (Matching Number)
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