>>G<< Connecting Rod Cap Bolt Installation
- Inspect all reused connecting rod bolts according to the following procedure.
- Measure the outside diameter at 15 mm (0.6 inch) and 30 mm (1.2 inch) from the head of the connecting rod bolts shown in illustration respectively.
- When the difference between the outside diameters [measured at 15 mm and 30 mm (0.6 and 1.2 inch)] exceeds the standard value, replace the connecting rod bolts.
Standard value: 0 - 0.1 mm (0.000 - 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 of 14.7 ± 2.0 N.m (11.1 ± 0.7 ft-lb).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 120 ± 2 degree angle. The paint mark on the connecting rod should be aligned with the paint mark on the bolt.