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 rod cap bolt with paint.

Tighten the cap bolts in step 1 another 90°.






Check that the painted marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.

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