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Connecting Rod, Engine

PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD

The connecting rod bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.

Step 1:

Install and alternately tighten the connecting rod bolts of each connecting rod cap in several steps.

Torque 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft-lbf)

Mark the front side of each connecting rod cap bolt with paint.

Step 2:

Tighten the cap bolts 90°.

Check that the paint marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.


Connecting Rod Side Clearance, Out-of-Round and Diameter






Standard Connecting Rod Small End Bush Inside Diameter: