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Connecting Rod, Engine




Connecting Rod Specifications

Connecting Rod






Rod Bearing Cap Torque and Sequence
Tighten the connecting rod bolts to 41 N-m (4.2 kgf-m, 30 lbf-ft).
Tighten the connecting rod bolts an additional 120 °.





Connecting Rod Bolt Reuse/Replace
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
If the difference in diameter is out of specification, replace the connecting rod bolt.