Connecting Rod Bolt/Nut
INSTALL CONNECTING ROD CAP BOLTSHINT:
- The connecting rod cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps (steps (b) and (d)).
- If any of the connecting rod cap bolts is broken or deformed, replace it.
a. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the heads of the connecting rod cap bolts.
b. Install and alternately tighten the 2 connecting rod cap bolts in several passes.
Torque:
1ZZ-FE: 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
2ZZ-GE: 30 Nm (306 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.)
If any of the connecting rod cap bolts does not meet the torque specification, replace the connecting rod cap bolts.
c. Mark the front of the connecting cap bolts with paint.
d. Retighten the cap bolts 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.