Connecting Rod, Engine

CONNECTING ROD NUT/BOLT TORQUE

The connecting rod bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.

Step 1:

Alternately tighten the connecting rod bolts in several steps.

Torque 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft-lbf)

Step 2:





Mark the front of the connecting rod bolts with paint.
Tighten the bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check that the paint marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.

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