8.
9.
When all connecting rod bearings have been in-
stalled, tap each rod lightly (parallel to the crank-
pin) to make sure they have clearance.
IMPORTANT: Before ridge and/or deposits are re-
moved, turn crankshaft until piston is at bottom
of stroke and place a cloth on top of piston to col-
lect cuttings. After ridge and/or deposits are re-
moved, turn crankshaft until piston is at top of
stroke, then remove cloth and cuttings.
Measure all connecting rod side clearances (see
“Specifications”) between connecting rod caps
as shown.
3.
Markconnectingrodsandbearingcaps(leftbank
1, 3, 5 and 7; right bank 2, 4, 6 and 8 from front
to rear on same side as piston thrust).
4.
Remove connecting rod cap and install connect-
ing rod bolt guide (3/8-24 or 7/16-20) on bolts.
Push connecting rod and piston assembly out of
top of cylinder block.
NOTE:It will be necessary to turn crankshaft slightly
to disconnect and remove some connecting rod and
piston assemblies.
72555
a
Connecting Rod/Piston
Assembly
Removal
1.
Remove as outlined:
72572
a. Oil pan and dipstick tube.
b. Baffle and oil pump.
c. Distributor and intake manifold.
d. Cylinder heads.
a - Connecting Rod Bolt Guide 3/8-24 (J-5239) or 7/16-20
(J-35228)
2.
Use a ridge reamer to remove any ridge and/or
deposits from upper end of cylinder bore.
Index
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454 CID (7.4L) / 502 CID (8.2L) - 3A-49
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| Model Year | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
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