496
CID (8.1L)
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 30
IMPORTANT: Be sure to install new pistons in same cylinders for which they were
fitted, and used pistons in same cylinder from which they were removed. Each con-
necting rod and bearing cap should be marked, beginning at front of engine (1, 3, 5,
and 7 in left bank and 2, 4, 6, and 8 in right bank). Numbers on connecting rod and
bearing cap must be on same side when installed in cylinder bore. If a connecting rod
is ever transposed from one block or cylinder to another, new bearings should be
fitted and connecting rod should be numbered to correspond with new cylinder num-
ber.
5.
6.
Remove connecting rod bolt guide.
Install bearing caps and evenly torque nuts.
a
b
c
76716
a - Connecting Rod Nuts
b - Connecting Rod Caps
c - Lower Bearing
7.
Check connecting rod side clearance as previously described.
NOTE: If bearing replacement is required, refer to “Connecting Rod bearings.”
8.
Install oil pump and crankshaft oil deflector.
a
b
76708
76707
a - Crankshaft Oil Deflector
b - Oil Pump
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