Rod Bearing Cap Torque and Sequence

PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD

Step 1:





Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft-lbf)





Step 2:
Mark the front side of each connecting rod cap bolt with paint.
Tighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration in the order in step 1.
Check that the painted marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.

Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.