Connecting Rod, Engine
PISTON AND 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 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft-lbf)
Step 2:
Mark the front side of each connecting rod cap bolt with paint.
Tighten the cap bolts another 90° as shown in the illustration in the order in step 1.
Check that the painted marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
Connecting Rod Side Clearance, Out-of-Round and Diameter
