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Rod Bearing Cap Torque

PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING ROD

The connecting rod cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.

Step 1:

Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.

Torque 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18ft-lbf)

Step 2:

Mark the front of each connecting rod 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.