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Connecting Rod Bearing

Connecting rod bearing
Reinstall the bearing half and cap, and torque the bolt to 9.8 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft. lbs.) + 90°.

NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspection.





Remove the rod cap and bearing half and measure the widest part of the plastigage.