Connecting Rod Bolt/Nut

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 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: 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
If any one of the connecting rod cap nuts does not meet the torque specification, replace the cap nut.

c. Mark the front of the connecting rod cap nut and bolt with paint.

d. Retighten the connecting rod cap nuts by 90° as shown.
e. Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.
f. Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
g. Check the connecting rod thrust clearance.