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4. Install the lower bearing insert in the bearing cap. Center bearing insert in connecting rod.. The 5. Install bearing cap and connecting rod on the jour- nal and tighten bolts to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.) plus a 6. Remove the bearing cap and determine amount of bearing-to-journal clearance by measuring the width of compressed Plastigage (2). Refer to 7. If the correct clearance is indicated, replacement of the bearing inserts is not necessary. Remove the Plastigage from crankshaft journal and bearing insert. Proceed Bearing Mark SIZE USED WITH JOURNAL SIZE .025 US .025 mm 57.883-57.867 mm (.001 in.) (2.2788-2.2783 in.) Std. STANDARD 57.908-57.892 mm (2.2798-2.2792 in.) .250 US .250 mm 57.658-57.646 mm (.010 in.) (2.2700-2.2695 in.) 8. If bearing-to-journal clearance exceeds the specification, determin which services bearing set to use the bearing sizes are as follows: CAUTION: Connecting Rod Bolts are Torque to Yield Bolts and Must Not Be Reused. Always replace the 9. Repeat the Plastigage measurement to verify your bearing selection prior to final assembly. 10. Once you have selected the proper insert, install the insert and cap. Tighten the connecting rod bolts to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.) plus a 90° turn. 9 - 1530 ENGINE - 3.7L KJ |