New Connecting Rod, Separating

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New connecting rods might not be separated at the location where they should be. If the connecting rod bearing cap cannot be removed by hand, proceed as follows:

-- Mark the cylinder where the connecting rod belongs. Refer to -item ) PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD - Connecting Rod Bearing Cap.

-- Lightly clamp the connecting rod in a vise equipped with aluminum protective pads.

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NOTE:

Clamp the connecting rod lightly to prevent damaging it.

Clamp the connecting rod below the dotted line.

-- Loosen the bolts -arrows- approximately 5 turns.

-- Carefully tap against the connecting rod bearing cap in direction of -arrow- with a plastic hammer until the cap is loose.

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