Tools and materials:
* Replacement connecting rod
* Connecting rod bolts
* Piston ring compressor
* Piston ring expander
* Oil pan gasket
* Oil filter
* Engine coolant
* Motor oil
* Assembly lube
* Torque wrench
* Socket set
* Wrench set
Instructions:
1. Prepare the engine.
* Allow the engine to cool down completely.
* Drain the engine oil.
* Remove the radiator cap to relieve pressure.
* Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2. Remove the oil pan.
* Place an oil pan under the engine to catch any remaining oil.
* Remove the oil pan bolts and carefully lower the oil pan.
* Scrape off any old gasket material from the mating surfaces of the oil pan and the engine block.
3. Remove the connecting rod.
* Locate the connecting rod that has been thrown.
* Remove the connecting rod bolts and carefully remove the connecting rod from the engine block.
* Remove the old piston ring from the piston.
4. Install the new connecting rod.
* Apply assembly lube to the new connecting rod bearing.
* Place the connecting rod in the piston and install the new connecting rod bolts.
* Tighten the connecting rod bolts to the specified torque.
5. Install the new oil pan.
* Apply a new layer of oil pan gasket maker to the mating surfaces of the oil pan and the engine block.
* Carefully install the oil pan and secure it with the oil pan bolts.
* Tighten the oil pan bolts to the specified torque.
6. Replace the engine oil filter.
* Locate the engine oil filter and remove it using an oil filter wrench.
* Apply a thin layer of new engine oil to the gasket of the new oil filter and screw it on by hand until it is snug.
* Tighten the oil filter with an oil filter wrench until it is snug.
7. Reinstall the radiator cap.
* Reconnect the battery negative terminal.
8. Refill the engine oil and coolant.
* Add new engine oil to the engine until it reaches the full mark on the dipstick.
* Add new engine coolant to the radiator until it reaches the full mark on the reservoir.
9. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
* Check for any leaks from the oil pan or the connecting rod.
10. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down.
* Check the engine oil level and coolant level and add more if necessary.
Note:
* Replacing a thrown rod is a complex and time-consuming repair. It is recommended that this repair be performed by a qualified mechanic.
* If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair, you can take your vehicle to a mechanic and have it repaired.
