|
|
(20) Install the radiator or radiator and condenser, if equipped with A/C. (21) Fill the cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE). (22) Connect negative cable to battery. CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS STANDARD PROCEDURE CONNECTING ROD Inspect the connecting rod bearings for scoring and bent alignment tabs (Fig. 30) (Fig. 31). Check the Inspect the connecting rod journals for signs of scoring, nicks and burrs. Misaligned or bent connecting rods can cause abnormal wear on pistons, piston rings, cylinder (1) Wipe the oil from the connecting rod journal. during installation. (3) Lubricate the upper bearing insert and install in connecting rod. (4) Use piston ring compressor to install the rod and piston assemblies. The oil squirt holes in the (5) Install the lower bearing insert in the bearing cap. The lower insert must be dry. Place strip of Plas- (6) Install bearing cap and connecting rod on the journal and tighten nuts to 45 N·m (33 ft. lbs.) (7) Remove the bearing cap and determine amount of bearing-to-journal clearance by measuring the Fig. 30 Connecting Rod Bearing Inspection 1 - UPPER BEARING HALF Fig. 31 Locking Tab Inspection 1 - ABNORMAL CONTACT AREA CAUSED BY LOCKING TABS Fig. 32 Scoring Caused by Insufficient Lubrication 9 - 32 ENGINE 2.5L AN CAMSHAFT & BEARINGS (IN BLOCK) (Continued) |