Raider V6-3.7L SOHC (2006)
Connecting Rod Bearing: Service and Repair
CONNECTING ROD BEARING FITTING
Inspect the connecting rod bearings for scoring (10 and (3). Check the bearings for normal wear patterns, scoring, grooving, fatigue and pitting.
Replace any bearing that shows abnormal wear. Inspect the connecting rod journals for signs of scoring, nicks and burrs. Misaligned or bent
connecting rods can cause abnormal wear on pistons, piston rings, cylinder walls, connecting rod bearings and crankshaft connecting rod journals. If
wear patterns or damage to any of these components indicate the probability of a misaligned connecting rod, inspect it for correct rod alignment.
Replace misaligned, bent or twisted connecting rods.
1. Wipe the oil from the connecting rod journal.
2. Lubricate the upper bearing insert (2) and position in connecting rod (1). Center bearing insert in connecting rod
3. Measure at point A and point B. Measurement should be less then .50mm (.0196 inch).
4. Use piston ring compressor (3) and Guide Pins Special Tool 8507 (4) to install the rod and piston assemblies. The oil slinger slots in the rods must
face front of the engine. The F's (1) near the piston wrist pin bore should point to the front of the engine.
5. Install the lower bearing insert in the bearing cap. Center bearing insert in connecting rod . The lower insert must be dry. Place strip of Plastigage
(1) across full width of the lower insert at the center of bearing cap. Plastigage must not crumble in use. If brittle, obtain fresh stock.
