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Connecting Rod, Engine





Do not reuse the old bolts.






Install the 2 connecting rod bearings and the 2 connecting rod bearing caps (2) of cylinder 1 and 4.
Install the 4 NEW connecting rod bearing cap bolts (1) and tighten in the following sequence:

Tighten the connecting rod bearing cap bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Tighten the connecting rod bearing cap bolts an additional 45°






Install the 2 connecting rod bearings and the 2 connecting rod bearing caps (2) of cylinder 3 and 2
Install the 4 connecting rod bearing cap bolts (1) and tighten in the following sequence:

Tighten the connecting rod bearing cap bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Tighten the connecting rod bearing cap bolts an additional 45°