Connecting Rod, Engine
PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING RODThe connecting rod cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)
Step 2
Text in Illustration
Mark the front side of each connecting rod cap bolt with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.
Confirm that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
Connecting Rod Side Clearance, Out-of-round, & Diameter
Connecting Rod Diameter:
Connecting Rod Bearing Center Wall Thickness:
