Connecting Rod, Engine
PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING RODThe 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 paint mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
Connecting Rod Side Clearance, Out-of-Round and Diameter
