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Replacement of the connecting rod and bearings of the BMW 3 Series 328i.

Model: BMW Serie 3 F30, F31 - Years 2012-2019

In this guide, we will see the main instructions on how to replace the defective connecting rod and their bearings of the crank mechanism of the BMW 3 Series 328i. After disassembling and removing the engine block, we will remove the cylinder head and cylinders, thus accessing the pistons and connecting rods; we remove the pins to remove the pistons, separating the crankshaft from the connecting rods. We then replace the crankshaft bearings, lubricating the components and performing a general check on the entire engine block, following the video tutorial until the end!

Posted on 8 November 2025 by ScegliAuto

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