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Connecting Rod, Engine




Tighten the connecting rod bolt as follows:

Tool number: KV-10112100 (BT-8653-A)

Step 1: 27.4 Nm (2.8 kg-m, 20 ft-lb) (SE-R), 29.4 (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft-lb) (SE-R Spec V)
Step 2: 0 Nm
Step 3: 19.6 Nm (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
Stage 2: Rotate bolts 90� degrees



CONNECTING ROD