Securing Connecting Rod Bolts
Securing connecting rod boltsATTENTION: Damage due to ingress of dirt
^ Oil bores/oil ducts can become blocked up.
^ When working on the engine, absolute cleanliness is essential.
^ Lay removed engine parts on a clean base and cover them without fail.
^ Use the cover for dust protection when fitting the engine NR.165 on the engine assembly support.
ATTENTION: Damage to engine caused by refitting of connecting rod bolts that have already been fitted.
^ Always replace connecting rod bolts.
^ New connecting rod bolts may be screwed in a maximum of four times during assembly.
1. Position the new connecting rod bolts with the associated connecting rod caps and tighten the screws by hand.
2. Pre-tighten connecting rod bolts to the specified torque and retighten with a torque angle wrench. Initial tightening 15 ft. lbs.; Torque angle 110°
3. Unscrew connecting-rod bolts.
4. Pre-tighten connecting rod bolts to the specified torque and perform the final tightening with a torque angle wrench. Initial tightening 15 ft. lbs.; Final tightening - torque angle 110°