96 grand am se 2.4 twin cam, i removed the oil pan now just need to know how to replace the rod bearings
You'll find that once you've removed the connecting rod cap, that you can easily replace that one of course, so take a small screwdriver and use it to push up on the other bearing, on the side that doesn't have the notch, you should be able to also push up a hair on the rod to get a little slack, but the bearing will slide around the crank and you just reinsert the smooth part first, kind of just the opposite of what you just did to reinstall. center the bearing in the rod, pull the rod flush with the crank and reinstall the lower cap and torque to specificatioin.
Of course, lots of oil on the bearings & crank, if there is damage to the crank, you may want to turn it enough with the cap & rod not on it to polish it a bit with emory cloth.
Clearance shouldn't be a factor but you must torque to the exact specs to get the correct "crush" on those bearings and provide proper contact, while not being too tight to cause immediate breakdown by not letting the oil pass & lubricate the crank.
Hope that sheds some light on it. Crank bearings can be changed the same way.
good luck.
I've done it by moving ghe crank, not other parts, but it may make it easier in the long run, to get the pick--up tube / pump out of the way when and it will also help when you go to reassembly in providing clearance to help you torque them properly.
I've had to raise motor mounts up with blocks just to raise it enough to remove the oil pan on some models, so the variables are best determined by looking at the engine and considering the approach you prefer best. I do take shortcuts, but I have been at it for quite a while.
I always got the vehicle or engine specific manual to get information about torque specs, fluid types, and the general info that each manufacturer does differently. I suggest that you do the same, it is easier with the path laid out completely in front of you.
I do try and stick to the engineers recomendations and suggest that if it were good enough to sell hundreds of thousands of cars that generally run fine, it must be the right method. (not always the best, but works)
Good luck.
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ok do i have to remove the oil pump and everything
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