Note. Do not scrape, shim, or file bearing inserts. If the bearing surface of the insert is touched with bare fingers, the skin oil and acids will etch the bearing surface.
| IMPORTANT | Ensure that the connecting rod cap bolt holes and the connecting rod cap mating surfaces are clean and dry. |
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- Use clean engine oil in order to lubricate the bearing surface.
- Install the upper connecting rod bearing.
- Use the J 5239 to pull down the piston, the connecting rod and the upper connecting rod bearing.
- Remove the J 5239.
- Install the lower connecting rod bearing to the connecting rod cap.
- Install the connecting rod cap. NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(ref-175132-S17785009232005041500000) in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the connecting rod cap nuts. Tighten 7.1. Tighten the nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). 7.2. Use the J 36660-A to rotate the nuts an additional 75 degrees.
- Pry the connecting rod back and forth in order to check for binding. If necessary, loosen and then retighten the connecting rod cap nuts.
- Measure the connecting rod side clearance. Refer to «ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-189348-S35181383852005090900000) .
- Install the crankshaft oil deflector.
- Install the crankshaft oil deflector nuts. Tighten Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the oil pump driveshaft and the oil pump.
- Install the oil pump bolt. Tighten Tighten the bolt to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Install the spark plugs to the cylinders that was serviced. Refer to «SPARK PLUGS»(ref-159248-S28146450102003112000000) in Removal & Installation.
- Install the oil pan. Refer to «OIL PAN REPLACEMENT»(ref-189348-S16261219592005090900000) .
- Inspect for proper oil pressure.
- Inspect for leaks.