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Rod Bearing Cap

Rod Bearing Cap
Tighten connecting rod nuts as follows:
Apply new engine oil to the threads and seats of connecting rod bolts and nuts.
Tighten connecting rod nuts.
Torque 14.7 Nm (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)





Then tighten all connecting rod nuts 60 degrees clockwise. (Angle tightening)

CAUTION:
Use angle wrench (SST) to check tightening angle. Do not make judgment by visual inspection.

After tightening connecting rod nuts, make sure that crankshaft rotates smoothly.