Connecting Rod Bolt/Nut

Note: The connecting rod caps are of the "cracked" design and must mate with the connecting rod ends. Excessive bearing clearance will result if not mated correctly.

Install the connecting rod bearings, position the connecting rod cap and loosely install the two new bolts.

Note: Be sure to tighten the bolts in two stages.

Tighten the connecting rod bolts in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 - 45 Nm (30 - 33 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 - 120 degrees.

Rotate the crankshaft and repeat the procedure to position each connecting rod at bottom dead center until all bolts are tightened to specification.