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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts














Install new bolts
First step 10 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb) in numerical order
Second step 22 Nm (2.2 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb) in numerical order





(A). #1 connecting rod cap
(B). #4 connecting rod cap





(A). #2 connecting rod cap
(B). #3 connecting rod cap








Third step Tighten 137° ± 2° in numerical order

Thrust Clearance Standard 0.070 - 0.330 mm (0.0028 - 0.0130 in)