Connecting Rod, Engine

PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING ROD

Tighten the bolts in several steps to the specified torque.






Torque 15 Nm (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.

Standard bearing center wall thickness






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