Connecting Rod: Specifications
PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING RODThe connecting rod cap bolts should be tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1
Using SST, install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
SST 09205-16011
Torque 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
Step 2
Mark the front of the connecting rod cap bolts with paint.
Text in Illustration
Tighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
Connecting Rod Side Clearance, Out-of-round and Diameter
