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Connecting Rod, Engine

PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING ROD

Using SST, tighten the bolts in several steps to the specified torque.






Torque 15 N.m (153 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf)

Mark the front of the connecting cap bolts with paint.






Retighten the cap bolts by 90° as shown.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.

Connecting Rod Side Clearance, Out-of-Round and Diameter