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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod cap
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the connecting rod cap bolts.

Step 1:

- Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque: 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)

Step 2:
- Mark the front side of each connecting rod cap bolt with paint.

- Tighten the cap bolts in step 1 another 90°.
Check that the painted marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.