Connecting Rod Bolt

INSTALL CONNECTING ROD CAP BOLTS

HINT:
- The connecting rod cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps (steps (b) and (d)).
- If any of the connecting rod bolts break or deform, replace them.

a. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the heads of the connecting rod cap bolts.
b. Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several passes.
Torque: 30 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.)
If any one of the connecting rod cap bolts does not meet the torque specification, replace the cap bolt.





c. Mark the front of the connecting rod cap bolt with paint.
d. Retighten the connecting rod cap bolts 90° in the numerical order shown.
e. Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front. Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.