Grand Caravan V6-3.3L Flex Fuel (2008)
Connecting Rod: Procedures
FITTING CONNECTING RODS
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.
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 fittingSee: Connecting Rod Bearing/Service and Repair. Fit all connecting rods on one
bank until complete.
1. Before installing the bolts, the threads should be oiled with engine oil.
2. Install bolts finger tight then alternately torque each bolt to assemble the cap properly.
3. Tighten the cracked cap bolts to 28 Nm PLUS 90 degrees (20 ft.lbs.) plus 90 degrees.
4. Using a feeler gauge, check connecting rod side clearance. Refer to Engine SpecificationsSee: Specifications/Engine Specifications.
