Replacing the bushing of the upper head of the connecting rod
To replace the worn bushing of the upper head of the connecting rod, it should be pressed out and a new one pressed in using a hydraulic press and special mandrels. In this case, attention should be paid to the alignment of the lubrication hole in the bushing with the oil channel in the connecting rod.
VN 2.086
Connecting rod bushing installation
b. Connecting rod head width
d. Sleeve inner diameter
d1. Connecting rod head inner diameter
Arrows indicate holes for lubrication
VN 2.087
1. Connecting rod bearing cap
2. Connecting rod
3. Connecting rod bearing cap screws
4. Piston
5. Retaining ring
6. Piston pin
7. Piston ring crimping tools
8. Marks on the connecting rod and on the connecting rod bearing cap
9. The landing surface of the connecting rod under the liners
10. Upper connecting rod bearing
11. Lump extruded to secure the earmold
12. Recess in the connecting rod for the locking lug