Note.
Do not use a scriber or other shar p
Note.
Care must be exercised in the handling
instrument for marking connecting rod bearin g
of the connecting rods to avoid nicks an d
halves. After bearings are removed, reassemble
scratches which act as stress risers and can lead
connecting rods and caps since they are matched
to premature failure .
units and must be kept together for inspection
2. Remove 24 connecting rod cap bolt nuts attaching rod
and installation .
caps to connecting rods (B). Remove rod caps,
1. Remove 24 cotter pins (A).
bearings, and connecting rods from crankshaft.
Figure 6-30. Removing or installing connecting rod assemblies .
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