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Rod Bearing Cap


Tighten connecting rod bolts.
Torque 28.4 Nm (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
Completely loosen connecting rod bolts.
Torque 0 Nm (0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb)
Tighten connecting rod bolts.
Torque 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)

Then turn connecting rod bolts 90 degrees clockwise (angle tightening).

CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER DIAMETER





Measure the outer diameters [(a), (b) and (c)] at the position shown in the figure.
a Value at the end of the smaller diameter of the bolt
b Value at the end of the smaller diameter of the bolt [opposite side of (a)]
c Value of the smallest diameter of the smaller of the bolt
Obtain a mean value (d) of (a) and (b).
Subtract (c) from (d).
Limit [(d) - (c)] 0.09 mm (0.0035 in)
If it exceeds the limit (large difference in dimensions), replace the bolt with new one.