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

Model: BMW Serie 3 F31, F30 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

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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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