Engine Disassembly (0-01) Section 0 - Engine Disassembly and Assembly - Group 00 M11 Page 0-44 Place the rod and piston assemblies into a container to protect them from damage. A unique number, not cylinder number, is stamped on the connecting rod and matching cap. When the rods and caps are installed in the engine, the numbers on the rods and caps must match and be installed on the same side of the engine. Remove the upper rod bearing. Caution: Do not mark on the bearing to crankshaft mat- ing surface. Damage to the engine can occur if the bear- ings are used again. Mark the cylinder number and the letter in the flat surface of the bearing tangs.
Main Bearing Caps, Lower Bearing Shells and Thrust Bearings - Removal Rotate the engine on the rebuild stand to position the oil pan mounting flange facing up. The main bearing caps are marked for position as shown. The caps must be installed with the number on the cap matching the number on the oil pan flange of the cylinder block. The caps must be oriented so they are lock tang to lock tang. Use a steel stamp to mark any caps without a number before the cap is removed.