How to Service a Rod Bearing on Buick Regal?

In replacing the connecting Rod Bearing, first you will have to remove the Oil Pan and the Spark Plug(s) from the cylinder(s) being serviced. Has the position of the connecting rod to be serviced at bottom dead center (BDC) by rotating the Crankshaft, then take off the connecting rod cap bolts to remove the connecting rod cap together with the lower connecting Rod Bearing but remember to keep the bearings with the original connecting rod and cap for reassembling. Next, take out the lower connecting Rod Bearing from the connecting rod cap and compress the lower end of the connecting rod with the connecting rod assembly guide which is (J 41507). Through the use of the guide, push up the connecting rod and Piston for access to the upper connecting Rod Bearing; this should be dislodged. Clean off the oil from the bearings and check them, also measure the bearing clearance. For installation, oil the connecting rod cap bolts in clean engine oil, bear with clean engine oil. Install the upper connecting Rod Bearing, then use the connecting rod assembly guide (J 41507) to pull down the Piston, connecting rod, and upper connecting Rod Bearing before removing the guide.mount the lower connecting Rod Bearing onto the connecting rod cap, and the connecting rod cap, making sure that the connecting rod cap bolt holes and mating surfaces are clean and dry. Mount the connecting rod cap bolts, tightening them to 27 nm (20 ft. Lbs.) but using the electronic torque angle meter (J 36660-A) jogging them an additional 50 degrees. Examine binding by prying the connecting rod back and forth, if necessary, loose and retighten the connecting rod cap bolts. Measure the connecting rod side clearance, then re-install the Spark Plug(s) and the Oil Pan, then checking for oil pressure and leaks.

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Buick Regal Connecting Rod Bearing Part Number: 12657438
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- Other Name: Bearing Kit, Connecting Rod; Bearing Set
- Replaced by: 12668645
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2016 Buick Regal | Base, GS, Premium, Sport Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Buick Regal Bearing Set, Green Line Part Number: 12591093
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- Other Name: Bearing Kit, Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearings; Bearing Kit, Engine Connecting Rod
- Replaces: 21018825
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2011-2017 Buick Regal | Base, CXL, GS, Premium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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Buick Regal Connecting Rod Bearing Part Number: 12480255
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- Other Name: Bearing Kit, Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearings; Bearing Kit, Engine Connecting Rod
- Replaces: 12518302
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- 1992-1996 Buick Regal | Custom, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Buick Regal Rod Bearings Part Number: 89017700
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- Other Name: Bearing Kit, Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Connecting Rod Bearing; Bearing Set; Bearings; Bearing Kit, Engine Connecting Rod; Bearing, Engine Connecting Rod
- Replaces: 12480819, 12537418, 89017565, 18005399
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- 1992-2004, 1984-1987 Buick Regal | 25th Anniversary Edition, Base, Custom, GNX, Gran Sport, Grand National, GS, GSE, Limited, LS, LSE, Olympic Gold Edition, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS
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Buick Regal Bearings Part Number: 18008494
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- Other Name: Bearing Kit, Engine Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearing, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1985-1987 Buick Regal | Base, Limited | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL

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The Buick Regal Rod Bearing is a part that as a component that exemplifies the Resilience and efficiency of Buicks midsize cars. Being geared towards protecting valuable elements in the engine such as the crankshaft and the camshaft, the Rod Bearing possesses the critical requirement expected of an oil film that is supplied under pressure in order to allow the engine to work optimally. Having bi-metal and tri-metal constructions, this Buick Regal Rod Bearing is specifically designed to lock itself into the bearing saddles of the engine and thus to improve the efficiency and safety of a car. Depending on design, which usually range between 0.001" and 0.0035", these Rod Bearings are vital in minimum and maximum control of friction and heat especially for the performance inclined Regal models. Starting from the 1973 model, the Buick Regal has come a long way, and its compatibility with several types of Regal such as the liftback sedan and TourX station wagon proves this. The rod bearing is traditionally tri-metal, and may have a proprietary dry film lubricant coating; the material has high strength to weight ratio and good heat resistant as well as ideal for automotive parts purchasing needs and it is widely used in the automobile industry for improved performance. With the firm's commitment in enhancing its production line, the Regal Rod Bearing is indeed a testimony that Buick will stick to its reputation in delivering efficient cars that offer reliability in every model of the Regal. Thanks to it the Buick Regal remain to be a synonym of performance and luxury in auto industry so far with the aid of the outstanding Rod Bearings gaining more and more enhancements in the process.

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Q: How to Service a Rod Bearing on Buick Regal?
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In replacing the connecting Rod Bearing, first you will have to remove the Oil Pan and the Spark Plug(s) from the cylinder(s) being serviced. Has the position of the connecting rod to be serviced at bottom dead center (BDC) by rotating the Crankshaft, then take off the connecting rod cap bolts to remove the connecting rod cap together with the lower connecting Rod Bearing but remember to keep the bearings with the original connecting rod and cap for reassembling. Next, take out the lower connecting Rod Bearing from the connecting rod cap and compress the lower end of the connecting rod with the connecting rod assembly guide which is (J 41507). Through the use of the guide, push up the connecting rod and Piston for access to the upper connecting Rod Bearing; this should be dislodged. Clean off the oil from the bearings and check them, also measure the bearing clearance. For installation, oil the connecting rod cap bolts in clean engine oil, bear with clean engine oil. Install the upper connecting Rod Bearing, then use the connecting rod assembly guide (J 41507) to pull down the Piston, connecting rod, and upper connecting Rod Bearing before removing the guide.mount the lower connecting Rod Bearing onto the connecting rod cap, and the connecting rod cap, making sure that the connecting rod cap bolt holes and mating surfaces are clean and dry. Mount the connecting rod cap bolts, tightening them to 27 nm (20 ft. Lbs.) but using the electronic torque angle meter (J 36660-A) jogging them an additional 50 degrees. Examine binding by prying the connecting rod back and forth, if necessary, loose and retighten the connecting rod cap bolts. Measure the connecting rod side clearance, then re-install the Spark Plug(s) and the Oil Pan, then checking for oil pressure and leaks.