Connecting Rod Final Assembly Procedure

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Install the connecting rod end cap on its original connecting rod making sure the bearing lock tangs are aligned on the same side of the rod.

Fig 1: Installing Connecting Rod End Cap
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CAUTION: Refer to in FASTENER NOTICE .

Important: DO NOT reuse the old connecting rod bolts.
Lubricate the NEW connecting rod bolts with engine oil and install in the connecting rod.
Tighten

Tighten the NEW connecting rod bolts to 30 N.m (22 ft lbs).
Loosen the connecting rod bolts until the torque reading is zero.
Re-tighten the connecting rod bolts.
1. 4.1. First Pass
  Tighten
  
  Tighten the connecting rod bolts to 25 N.m (18 ft lbs).
2. 4.2. Final Pass
  Tighten
  
  Tighten the connecting rod bolts an additional 110 degrees using the J 36660-A.

Fig 2: Identifying J 36660

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During and after installation, check to make sure each piston is positioned properly in the correct cylinder. The locating arrow on the top of each piston (1) must be pointing toward the front of the engine.

Fig 3: Locating Piston Markings

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Repeat these procedures for the remaining piston/connecting rod assemblies using the J 43032 in order to rotate the crankshaft.