Connecting Rod: Specifications

a Time required for the plunger to leak down 1.6 mm of travel with 222 N force and leakdown fluid in the lash adjuster.
b Before Grafal coating.

ROD BEARING CAP




Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in 3 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).
Stage 3: Tighten an additional 105 degrees.