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Connecting Rod, Engine

CONNECTING ROD











a The pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in the same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar, 105.5 mm on each side of rod centerline.

ROD BEARING CAP

Tighten the 16 connecting rod cap bolts in 2 stages, in the sequence shown.
Stage 1: Tighten to 43 Nm (32 lb-ft).
Stage 2: Tighten an additional 105 degrees.