Connecting Rod Nut/Bolt Torque

The contents of this article have been updated by TSB # 07-06-01-002 dated 3/5/2007.


Connecting Rod Bolts- First Design (First Pass) 15 ft-lb
Connecting Rod Bolts-First Design (Final Pass) 60 degrees
Connecting Rod Bolts-Second Design (First Pass) 15 ft-lb
Connecting Rod Bolts-Second Design (Final Pass) 85 degrees
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance (Production) 0.0009-0.0025 in
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance (Service Limit) 0.0009-0.003 in