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Connecting Rod Bearing





Connecting Rod Bearing Oil Clearence






Connecting Rod Bearing Cap

Reinstall the bearing half and cap, and torque the bolts.
Tightening torque 19.6Nm (2.0kgf.m, 14.46lb-ft) + 90°

Reinstall the bearings and caps, then torque the bolts.

Tightening torque
49.00Nm(5.0 kgf.m, 36.16lb-ft) + 90°
19.60 Nm(2.0 kgf.m, 14.46lb-ft)+ 120°
29.40 - 31.36Nm(3.0 - 3.2 kgf.m, 21.70 - 23.14lb-ft)