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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.






Further tighten the cap bolts by 90° as shown.

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