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• RBK66    RBK66 instructions.pdf Gator Fasteners Heavy Duty Rod Bolt Kit
  Fits: Chevy/GMC 2001-2010 5.9L 6.6L Duramax Diesel • Part Number: RBK66
  
  Parts Included: (16) Rod Bolts
  Tools Needed: Socket Set Torque Wrench
  
  Please Read Instructions before starting installation. If you don’t feel confident that you can complete this task, do not start it and seek professional help!
  
  1 Verify that the torque wrench has been calibrated within the last six months.
  2 Thoroughly clean the connecting rods and rod caps, removing any debris, oil, or residue.
  3 Mark all the caps and rods so you know which cap was mounted to which rod and what direction they were seated.
  4 Inspect the connecting rods for any signs of damage or wear. Check for cracks, excessive wear, or other defects that may affect the performance or integrity of the rods. Replace any damaged components as necessary.
  5 Install bearings per manufacture recommendation
  6 Install Pistons into block per manufactures recommendation, seating the connecting rod onto the crankshaft.
  7 Apply assembly lubricant to the threads and under the bolt heads of the new rod bolts.
  8 Reinstall the connecting rod caps onto the connecting rods, ensuring they are properly aligned.
  9 You must put the cap on the same rod they came off of sitting the same direction
  10 Install the rod bolts finger tight into the connecting rods, making sure the rods and caps are properly aligned and seated.
  11 Use a torque wrench to tighten the rod bolts to 10ft lbs on each side of the connecting rod. Then tighten them each to 55ft lbs.
  12 After the bolts are tightened, double-check the torque on each bolt to ensure consistency and verify that they are correctly tightened.
  13 Repeat the process for each connecting rod in the engine, following the same steps.
  
  
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• FORD 2003-10 6.0L POWER STROKE DIESEL