Connecting Rod, Engine

PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING ROD

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

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 of each connecting rod cap bolt with paint.






Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.

Check the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.

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







Connecting Rod Diameter:






Connecting Rod Bearing Center Wall Thickness: