>>G<< Connecting Rod Cap Bolt Installation

Inspect all reused connecting rod bolts according to the following procedure.
1. Measure the outside diameter at 15 mm (0.6 inch) and 30 mm (1.2 inches) from the head of the connecting rod bolts shown in Figure respectively.
2. When the difference between the outside diameters [measured at 15 mm (0.6 inch) and 30 mm (1.2 inches)] exceeds the standard value, replace the connecting rod bolts.
  Standard value: 0 - 0.1 mm (0 - 0.003 inch)
Apply engine oil to the threaded portion and seating face of the bolt.
To correctly install the cap, loosely install the bolts with fingers.
Alternately, tighten the bolts in several steps to the specified torque.

Fig 1: Connecting Rod Bolt Outside Diameter
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Tightening torque: 14.7 ± 2.0 N.m (11.1 ± 0.7 ft-lb)
Put a paint mark on the bolt head as illustrated.
Put another paint mark on the bolt head at 90 degree angle to 94 degree angle in the tightening direction from the first paint mark.

Fig 2: Bolt Head Paint Mark
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
CAUTION:
- When the tightening angle is smaller than the specified tightening angle, the appropriate tightening capacity cannot be secured.
- When the tightening angle is larger than the specified tightening angle, remove the bolt to start from the beginning again according to the procedure.
Tighten the bolt 90 degree angle to 94 degree angle. The paint mark on the connecting rod should be aligned with the paint mark on the bolt.