In order to service and repair the connecting rod bearing, the process can only start after disconnecting the negative
Battery Cable. Take away the Cylinder Head, oil level sensor,
Oil Pan, and oil pump pipe and screen. If there is a distinct ridge at the top of the piston travel, it must be removed with the cylinder ridge reamer (J 24270). Mark the connecting rod cap and the rod to ensure proper reassembly and then remove the connecting rod bolts and cap. Permanently attach the connecting rod guide (J 41507) to the connecting rod assembly, and with hand pressure, force the assembly upward within the cylinder to force the piston and connecting rod assembly out. For installation, first place the
Piston Rings on the piston so that the ring gaps are staggered. A: turn the
Crankshaft to the bottom dead center, apply lubrication to the cylinder, install the connecting rod bearing. Apply the use of the Piston Ring compressor (J 8037) to assemble the piston and connecting the rod with the ridges already facing the front of the engine. Lift up and hold the vehicle, making sure there is no risk of damaging the Crankshaft journal by the connecting rod bottom end, support it with connecting rod guide (J 41507), push the connecting rod through the cylinder name. Before installing the connecting rod cap and bolts, remove the guide continue to tighten bolts to 27nm (20 ft. Lbs.) measuring with the torque angle meter (J 36660-A) to turn the bolts an additional 50 degrees. Ultimately, replace the oil pump pipe and screen assembly, oil pan, oil level sensor, and Cylinder Head, and reattach the negative Battery Cable.