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Connecting Rod Bolt/Nut







Connecting
Rod Cap
Nuts 27.0 - 31.8 Nm {2.75 - 3.25 kgf/m, 19.9 - 23.5 ft. lbs.}

NOTES:
a. Tighten the connecting rod cap nuts to the above specification.
b. Put a paint mark on each nut head.




c. Using the paint mark as a reference, tighten the nuts 82.5° - 97.5°.
d. Verify that the crankshaft rotates smoothly by hand.