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Connecting Rod, Engine






Connecting Rod Bearing Caps

Tighten the connecting rod bolts using the 2 step torque-turn method. Tighten according to the following values:

CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for the second step.

- Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the connecting rod bolts an additional 90°.