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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013SX4 CROSSOVER, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 30 (ENGINE MECHANICAL)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPISTON, CONNECTING ROD, AND BEARING INSTALLATIONCONNECTING ROD FINAL ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans
Connecting Rod Final Assembly Procedure
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Connecting Rod Final Assembly Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Guide the connecting rod away from the crankshaft connecting rod journal in order to lubricate the crankshaft connecting rod bearing journal.
- Apply a liberal amount of crankshaft prelube GM P/N 1052367 (Canadian P/N 992869) or clean engine oil GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) to the crankshaft connecting rod bearing journal.
- Guide the connecting rod to the crankshaft connecting rod journal.
- Install the connecting rod end cap on its original connecting rod and ensure the bearing lock tangs are aligned on the same side of the rod.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.