Connecting Rod, Engine

PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING ROD

Install the connecting cap bolts.

The connecting 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 side of each connecting cap bolt with paint.
Tighten the cap bolts another 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
Check the connecting rod thrust clearance

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