Connecting Rod Bearing: Service and Repair

STANDARD PROCEDURE - CONNECTING ROD -FITTING
1. For measuring connecting rod bearing clearance procedure and use of Plastigage Refer to ENGINE; SERVICE AND REPAIR; STANDARD PROCEDURE. For bearing clearance refer to Engine Specifications.

NOTE: The rod bearing bolts should not be reused.

2. Before installing the NEW bolts the threads should be oiled with clean engine oil.
3. Install each bolt finger tight then alternately torque each bolt to assemble the cap properly.
4. Tighten the bolts to 27 Nm PLUS 1/4 turn (20 ft. lbs. PLUS 1/4 turn) Do not use a torque wrench for last step.
5. Using a feeler gauge, check connecting rod side clearance (Fig. 39). Refer to clearance specifications.