Connecting Rod, Engine

a No. 3 Journal - Supported by No. 1 and No. 5 journals.

ROD BEARING CAP




NOTE: Install connecting rod caps and bolts on the connecting rods for cylinders 1 and 4 first and tighten. Then rotate crankshaft 180 degrees and install connecting rod caps and bolts on connecting rods for cylinders 2 and 3 and tighten.

NOTE: After installation of each connecting rod cap, rotate the crankshaft to verify smooth operation.

Install the connecting rod cops and the new bolts and tighten the bolts in 3 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in)
Stage 2: Wait 2 seconds
Stage 3: Tighten an additional 35 degrees