The connecting rod bearings are selective fit. Refer to procedures in
Section 03-00.
Removal
Drain the crankcase. Remove the oil level dipstick. Remove the oil pan and
related parts.
Remove the oil pump, inlet tube assembly and the oil pump intermediate
shaft if not removed with oil pan.
Turn the crankshaft until the connecting rod to which new bearings are to
be fitted is down. Remove the connecting rod cap. Remove the bearing inserts
from the rod and cap.
Installation
Ensure bearing inserts and the bearing bore in the connecting rod and cap
are clean. Foreign material under the inserts will distort the bearing and
cause a failure.
Clean the crankshaft journal.
Install the bearing inserts in the connecting rod and cap with the tangs
fitting in the slots provided.
Pull the connecting rod assembly down firmly on the crankshaft journal.
Select fit the bearing following procedures under Fitting Main and
Connecting Rod Bearings in Section 03-00.
After the bearing has been fitted, clean and apply a light coat of engine
oil XO-10W30-QSP (ESE-M2C153-E) or equivalent to the journal and bearings.
Install the connecting rod cap. Tighten the nuts to 26-32 Nm
(19-24 lb-ft).
Clean the oil pump inlet tube screen. Prime the pump by filling the inlet
opening with clean engine oil XO-10W30-QSP (ESE-M2C153-E) or equivalent and
rotate the pump shaft until oil emerges from the outlet opening. Install the
oil pump and the inlet tube assembly.
Position the oil pan gasket on the cylinder block, front cover and rear
main bearing cap. Install the oil pan and related parts. Install the oil level
dipstick.
Fill the crankcase. Start the engine and check for oil pressure. Operate
the engine at fast idle and check for oil leaks.