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Rod Bearings Buick LeSabre VII

  1. Ensure bearing cap bolt holes and mating surfaces are clean and dry. Use connecting rod stud protector on rod cap bolts. Install inserts in connecting rod and cap. Lubricate bearings and crank pin.
  2. Install bearing cap. Tighten rod bearing cap bolts to 20 ft. lbs. (27 N.m). Tighten bolts an additional 50 degrees using Torque Angle Meter (J-36660).