Connecting Rod, Engine

CONNECTING ROD NUT/BOLT TORQUE AND SEQUENCE

The connecting cap bolts should be tightened in 2 progressive steps.

Step 1

Using SST, install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.

Torque 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)

Step 2

Mark the front of the connecting rod cap bolts with paint.
Further tighten the cap bolts by 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.

CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE, OUT-OF-ROUND, & DIAMETER