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Connecting Rod, Engine








Conneting Rods

Forged Connecting Rod Cap-Nuts 54 Nm + 1/4 turn (40 ft. lbs. + 1/4 turn)

Cracked Connecting Rod Cap-Bolts

Step 1: Tighten both bolts to 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs)
Step 2: Tighten both bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs)
Step 3: Tighten both bolts an additional 90°