Fig. 159: Connecting Rod To Cylinder Identification
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The bearing caps are not interchangeable or reversible, and should be marked (1) at removal to ensure correct
reassembly. Cracked bearing caps stay with the cracked rod. The bearing shells must be installed with the tangs
inserted into the machined grooves in the rods and caps. Install cap with the tangs on the same side as the rod.
For connecting rod bearing fitting, see
Engine/Engine Block/BEARING(S), Connecting Rod - Standard
Procedure
. Fit all connecting rods on one bank until complete.
1 - STRETCHED BOLT
2 - THREADS ARE NOT STRAIGHT ON LINE
3 - THREADS ARE STRAIGHT ON LINE
4 - UNSTRETCHED BOLT
NOTE:
The connecting rod cap bolts (4) should be examined before reuse. Bolt stretch
can be checked by holding a scale or straight edge against the threads. If all the
threads do not contact the scale (2) the bolt (1) must be replaced.
1 - PAINT MARK OR SCRIBE
2010 Jeep Wrangler Sport
2010 ENGINE 3.8L - Service Information - Wrangler
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