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ISM, ISMe, and QSM11 – 001-005   Bearings, Connecting Rod

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Install

Install

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Used bearings must be installed in the same location from which they were removed.

Use Lubriplate™ 105, or equivalent, to coat the inside diameter of the bearing shell.

Install the upper bearing shell in the connecting rod with the tang (1) of the bearing in the slot (2) of the rod.

Remove the two connecting rod guide pins, Part Number 3376038.

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Install the bearing shell in the connecting rod cap with the tang (2) of the bearing in the slot (1) of the cap.

Use Lubriplate™ 105, or equivalent, to coat the inside diameter of the bearing shell.

Use clean 15W-40 oil to lubricate under the head and the threads of the connecting rod capscrews.

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The connecting rod and cap must be matched with the same number. The tang must be toward the camshaft side of the engine.

Install the connecting rod caps and capscrews.

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Tighten the capscrews in alternating sequence to the following torque values:

Torque Value:

  1. 68 n.m   
    [ 50 ft-lb]
  2. 142 n.m   
    [105 ft-lb]
  3. 210 n.m   
    [155 ft-lb]
  4. Loosen completely and repeat steps 1 through 3

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Last Modified:  05-Mar-2009
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