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MIVEC

Connecting Rod Nuts
First pass Loosely tighten each nut to bolt
Second pass Tighten nuts alternately to 27 ± 2 Nm (20 ± 1 ft lb)
Final pass Tighten 90 - 94°

Connecting Rod Side Clearance
Standard value 0.10 - 0.25 mm (0.004 - 0.009 inch)
Limit 0.4 mm (0.02 inch)