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Connecting Rod Cap

NOTE: Keep the bearings in order with their corresponding connecting rods (according to cylinder numbers) for proper reassembly.
Fig 1: Identifying Connecting Rod Cap Identification Numbers
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  1. Remove the connecting rod cap nuts and then remove the caps and the big end lower bearing.
  2. Push each piston-connecting rod assembly toward the top of the cylinder.