Connecting Rod, Engine

PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING ROD

Install the connecting rod cap bolts.

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

Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads and under the heads of the connecting rod cap bolts.

Step 1:

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






Torque 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)

Mark the front of each connecting rod cap bolt with paint.


Step 2:

Tighten the cap bolts 90° as shown.

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

Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.


Connecting Rod Side Clearance, Out-of-round, & Diameter