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Connecting Rod Bolt/Nut
Tightening Specifications
Tighten nuts evenly, in two steps.
Step 1 ... Alternately tighten new bolts in several passes to obtain
40-45 Nm (30-33 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 ... Rotate an additional
90-120°
.