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Tightening Specifications






Connecting Rod Bolts

Inspection
Measure bolt diameter at Point A and Point B.





Calculate difference in diameter between Point A and Point B.

Point A-Point B 0-0.1 mm (0-0.004 in)

Install a new bolt if the difference in diameter is out of specification.

Tightening Sequence
First step 29 Nm (3.0 kg-m, 22 lb-ft)
Final step Tighten an additional 90°