Connecting Rod Cap Assembly Note

Connecting Rod Cap Assembly Note

Caution
^ Because the connecting rod bolts are pliant bolts, they cannot be reused. Use the bolts installed during inspection when assembling the connecting rod cap.

Note
^ When assembling the connecting rods and connecting rod caps, it is imperative that bearing slots and tangs be located on the same side of the connecting rods.

1. Install the connecting rod bolts to the connecting rod cap by tapping the bolt with a plastic hammer.
2. Tighten the connecting rod bolts in three steps.
1) Tighten to 20-25 N-m (2.0-2.6 kgf-m, 15-18 ft-lbf).
2) Tighten to 40-45 N-m (4.0-4.6 kgf-m, 29-33 ft-lbf).
3) Tighten 90°-120°.