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Connecting Rod, Engine

Install the bearing, cap, and nuts.

Tighten the connecting rod bearing cap nuts a first pass to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).

Tighten the connecting rod bearing cap nuts a second pass to 75° using the J 36660-A.

Connecting rod side clearance should be within 0.18 - 0.44 mm (0.007 - 0.017 inch).