Connecting Rod, Engine

CONNECTING ROD NUT/BOLT TORQUE AND SEQUENCE

The connecting 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, 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.

CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE, OUT-OF-ROUND, & DIAMETER










Connecting rod diameter:






Connecting rod bearing center wall thickness: