Connecting Rod, Engine

PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING ROD

Install the connecting rod cap bolts.

The cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.

Step 1:

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

Torque 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)






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

Step 2:

Tighten the cap bolts 90°.

Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.

Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.

Connecting Rod Side Clearance, Out-of-round, & Diameter