Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
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15. Carefully move the connecting rod and piston assembly towards the cylinder head to disconnect it from the crankshaft.
Rotate the crankshaft slightly if necessary.
16. Remove the bearing shell from the connecting rod and note the grade (color coded).
The crankpin grades are also stamped on the cylinder block.
17. Refer to the Specification for details of the crankpin and bearing shell grades.
18. Clean all components and mating faces.
19. Install and align the new bearing shell to the connecting rod.
