Rod Bearing Cap Torque

PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD





Temporarily install the connecting rod bolts.

The connecting rod bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.

Step 1:

Alternately tighten the connecting rod bolts in several steps.

Torque 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30ft-lbf)





Step 2:

Mark the front of the connecting rod bolts with paint.
Tighten the bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check that the paint marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.