Piston & Connecting Rod Assembly
- Before removing rod cap from crankshaft, measure and record rod side play. See CONNECTING RODS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Before removal, ensure all rods, pistons and caps are marked for reassembly reference.
- Before removing rod and piston assembly from block, check and record rod bearing oil clearance. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.