Connecting Rod, Engine

PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING ROD

The connecting cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.

Step 1

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






Torque 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)

Step 2

Mark the front side of each connecting cap bolt with paint.






Tighten the cap bolts another 90° as shown in the illustration.

Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.

Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.


Connecting Rod Side Clearance, Out-of-round, & Diameter