Torque Specifications

HINT:
- The connecting rod cap nuts are tightened in 2 progressive steps (steps (b) and (d)).
- If any connecting rod bolt is broken or deformed, replace it.

a. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the nuts of the connecting rod cap.
b. Install and alternately tighten the nuts of the connecting rod cap in several passes.
Torque: 45 Nm (460 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)
If any one of the connecting rod cap nuts does not meet the torque specification, replace the connecting rod bolt and cap nut as a set.

c. Mark the front of the connecting rod cap nut and bolt with paint.
d. Retighten the connecting rod cap nuts 90°.
e. Check that the painted mark on the nut is at a 90° angle in relation to the mark on the bolt.
f. Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
g. Check the connecting rod thrust clearance.