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 (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)

Step 2

Mark the front side of each connecting cap bolt with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.
Confirm that the crankshaft turns smoothly.

CONNECTING ROD

CONNECTING ROD DIAMETER

CONNECTING ROD BEARING CENTER WALL THICKNESS