Liberty Sport 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Connecting Rod Bearing: Service and Repair
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CONNECTING ROD BEARING FITTING
1. For measuring connecting rod bearing clearance procedure and use of Plastigage, See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Measuring Bearing
Clearance Using Plastigage
NOTE: The rod bearing bolts should not be reused.
2. Before installing the NEW bolts the threads should be oiled with clean engine oil.
3. Install each bolt finger tight then alternately torque each bolt to assemble the cap properly.
4. Tighten the bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) PLUS 1/4 turn. Do not use a torque wrench for last step.
Fig. 38 Connecting Rod Side Clearance
5. Using a feeler gauge, check connecting rod side clearance (Fig. 38).
