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Connecting Rod, Engine

PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING ROD

Step 1




Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)

Step 2




Mark the front of the connecting rod cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.










Each bearing's standard thickness is indicated by a 1, 2, or 3 mark on its
surface.

Standard Connecting Rod Large End Bore Diameter:






Standard Connecting Rod Bearing Thickness: