Connecting Rod: Specifications

PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING ROD

The connecting cap bolts should be tightened in 2 progressive steps.

Step 1

Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.






Torque 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)

Step 2

Mark the front of the connecting rod cap bolts with paint.






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

CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE, OUT-OF-ROUND, & DIAMETER