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Connecting Rod: Specifications

PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD

Temporarily install the connecting rod bolts.

HINT: The connecting rod bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.

Step 1:

Alternately tighten the connecting rod bolts in several steps.

Torque 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft-lbf)

Step 2:






Mark the front of the connecting rod bolts with paint.
Tighten the bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check that the painted marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.

Connecting Rod






Standard Connecting Rod Small End Bush Inside Diameter