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Tightening Specifications






Connecting Rod Bolt Inspection

Measure the diameter of each connecting rod bolt at point A and point B.





Calculate the difference in diameter between point A and point B.

Point A-Point B = Difference in Diameter





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

Connecting Rod Bolts
First step Finger tight
Second step 41 Nm (4.2 kg-m, 30 lb-ft)
Final step Tighten an additional 120°