Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod Nut/bolt Torque


Tighten the connecting rod cap bolts in 2 progressive steps.

Step 1
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.






Torque 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)


Step 2

Mark the front of the connecting rod cap bolts with paint.






Further tighten the cap bolts an additional 90° as shown in the illustration.


CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE, OUT-OF-ROUND, & DIAMETER