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Connecting Rod, Engine

CONNECTING ROD









a Time required for the plunger to leak down 1.6 mm of travel with 222 N force and leak-down fluid in the lash adjuster.

ROD BEARING CAP

Install the rod bearing caps and tighten the bolts in 2 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.