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Connecting Rod Bearing

Connecting Rod Bearing
Connecting rod bearing thickness
1 1.486 to 1.490 mm (0.0585 to 0.0587 in.)
2 1.491 to 1.494 mm (0.0587 to 0.0588 in.)
3 1.495 to 1.498 mm (0.0589 to 0.0590 in.)

Rod Bearing Cap





Using SST, tighten the bolts in several passes to the specified torque.
SST 09205-16010
Torque 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)





Mark the front of the connecting cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts by an additional 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.