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Connecting Rods and Pistons Item Part Number Description 1 - Circlip 2 - Piston pin 3 - Connecting rod 4 - Connecting rod bearing 5 - Projection 6 - Bearing cap 7 - Retaining bolts 8 - Identification 9 - Bearing shell The connecting rods are manufactured from sinter-forged steel. The selective connecting rod bearings are aluminum/tin split plain bearings. The connecting rod bearing is 'sputter coated', which is a manufacturing process that layers the bearing material to produce a higher load capacity for improved durability. The connecting rods are available in 3 different lengths. For identification, the connecting rod and bearing cap are marked with the corresponding identification code. Item Part Number Description A - Front of the engine 1 - Upper compression ring |