How to Service and Repair a Rod Bearing on 2001 Dodge Caravan?

To service the connecting rod bearing, measure the clearance with Plastigage and use new bolts, oiled with clean engine oil. Install bolts finger tight, then alternately torque to 27 Nm plus 1/4 turn. Finally, check the connecting rod side clearance with a feeler gauge.

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2001 Dodge Caravan Bearings Part Number: 5174612AA
$14.57 MSRP: $24.10
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Bearing Kit Connecting Rod Standard See Note; Bearing Kit Connecting Rod Standard
- Replaces: 5093448AB, 5012588AA
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.7 x 2.6 x 1.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5174612AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Caravan Submodels:
- Base, ES, Ec, SE | 2.4L L4, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Caravan Bearings Part Number: 5161294AA
$18.30 MSRP: $27.05
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing Kit - Connecting Rod; Bearing Package Connecting Rod Standard: One [1] Upper & One [1] Lower Bearing.
- Replaces: 5012056AA
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.8 x 3.8 x 1.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5161294AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Caravan Submodels:
- Base, C/V, ES, LE, SE, SXT, Sport | 3.3L V6, 3.8L V6, 6 Cyl 3.3 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS

2001 Dodge Caravan Rod Bearing Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Service and Repair a Rod Bearing on 2001 Dodge Caravan?
A: To service the connecting rod bearing, measure the clearance with Plastigage and use new bolts, oiled with clean engine oil. Install bolts finger tight, then alternately torque to 27 Nm plus 1/4 turn. Finally, check the connecting rod side clearance with a feeler gauge.