OEM 2001 Chevrolet Tracker Rod Bearing

2001 Chevrolet Tracker Rod Bearing Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the connecting rod bearing on 2001 Chevrolet Tracker?

  A: To service and repair the connecting Rod Bearing, start by removing the Cylinder Head from the cylinder block, the Oil Pan, and the oil pump strainer. Use a ridge reamer to remove any ridge and carbon from the overall top of the cylinder bore to avoid damage to engine Piston ring lands. Mark each cylinder number on the pistons, connecting rods, and connecting Rod Bearing caps. Remove the 2 nuts and the connecting-Rod Bearing cap, then a piece of hose over connecting rod studs to protect the Crankshaft and the cylinder wall when this Piston and connecting rod are removed from the cylinder bore. Disassembling and inspecting the Piston and connecting rod assembly and choosing the suitable connecting Rod Bearing and Piston. Put on a light coat of clean engine oil on the pistons, the rings, the inside walls of the cylinder bore, connecting rod bearings, and crank pins. Install another piece of hose over the connecting rod studs once more, to prevent damage in the installation process. Ensure that the arrow mark on the top of the Piston is on the Crankshaft pulley side, then with the Piston ring compressor (J8037), compress the Piston rings and install the Piston and connecting rod into the cylinder bore. Tap on the Piston head with a hammer handle taking the Piston ring compressor (J8037) held against the top of the cylinder block so that all Piston rings are seated. Remove the hose pieces from the connecting rod bolts, and put on the connecting Rod Bearing cap, and fasten it with 2 nuts by tightening them on to 35 nm (26 ft. Lbs.). Lastly, reinstall the engine Oil Pan and the Cylinder Head onto the cylinder block.