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How to Replace John Deere engines Connecting Rod Bushing

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How to Replace John Deere engines Connecting Rod Bushing

Using JDG738 Connecting Rod Bushing Service Set, proceed as follows.

1. Slide driver JDG738-1 (A) into one side of rod bushing (C). Turn the driver until the taper on the driver flange
matches up with the taper on the bushing.

2. Install receiver cup JDG738-3 onto the opposite side of the rod bushing.
NOTE: Stud in cup keeps rod properly located on the cup. Use JDG738-2 pilot ring (B) as a hollow spacer when pressing the bushing out of the rod.

3. Using a hydraulic press, push the bushing out of the rod until the driver and bushing fall into the receiver cup

4. Slide bushing (A) onto JDG738-1 driver (B) and install JDG738-2 pilot ring (C) onto the O-ring end of the driver.

5. Apply TY6333 grease* to:

  • Outside diameter of the bushing
  • Outside diameter of the pilot ring
  • Inside diameter of the rod pin bore

6. Insert the driver into the rod pin bore so the pilot ring pilots in the rod bore and bushing taper aligns with a taper on the driver flange. Align the oil hole in bushing (D) with the oil hole in the end
of the rod (E).

7. Install the JDG738-3 receiver cup (F) onto the opposite side of the rod so the taper-on rod aligns with the taper-on receiver cup.

8. Press the bushing into the rod until the edge of the bushing is the flush machined surface on connecting rod face.
IMPORTANT: Oil holes MUST be aligned. If holes are not aligned, remove and discard the bushing then re-install a NEW bushing.

DO NOT attempt to reuse a bushing.

9. Have the new bushing reamed by a specialized workshop to obtain an oil clearance of 0.020 to 0.056
mm (0.0008 to 0.002 in.) with piston pin.