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Connecting Rod, Engine






CONNECTING ROD, ENGINE

Install the connecting rod cap bolts following this three step torque plus angle method:
Step 1: Tighten both bolts 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs)
Step 2: Tighten both bolts 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs)
Step 3: Tighten both bolts an additional 90°






Side Clearance 0.135 - 0.405 mm (0.005 - 0.016 in.)


CONNECTING ROD JOURNALS

Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 57.985 - 58.005 mm (2.2829 - 2.2837 in.)