
Measure the connecting rod bearing bore inside diame-
ter.
Connecting Rod Crankshaft Bore I.D.
mm in
93.731 MIN 3.6902
93.769 MAX 3.6917
If any of the measurements are not within the specifica-
tions, the rod must be repaired or replaced.
Measure the piston pin bushing inside diameter.
Piston Pin Bushing I.D.
mm in
63.525 MIN 2.5010
63.581 MAX 2.5032
If the bushing does not meet the specifications, the rod
must be replaced.
Caution: The connecting rod must be assembled with
the capscrews tightened to specifications before stamp-
ing identification numbers or alpha characters on the
rod.
If a new connecting rod is installed, always check the rod
and cap assemblies identification to make sure it does
not match any of the other rod and cap assemblies in that
engine. If it does, the rod and cap must be stamped so
they can be differentiated from the other rod and cap
assemblies.
Refer to the Alternate Repair Manual, Bulletin No.
3379035, for procedures to magnetically check for cracks
in the connecting rods and capscrews.
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