Connecting Rod, Engine

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ENGINE SPECIFICATION

CONNECTING ROD BOLTS

NOTE: The connecting rod bolts should be examined before reuse. If the threads are necked down, the bolts must be replaced.

1. Examine connecting rod bolts for stretching. Stretching can be checked by holding a scale or straight edge (2) against the threads. If all the threads do not contact the scale (1) the bolt must be replaced.
2. Tighten the connecting rod bolts to specifications.

CONNECTING ROD BEARING CAP TORQUE

Tighten the connecting rod bolts in three stages.
- Stage one, 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.)
- Stage two, 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
- Stage three, rotate bolts 90° clockwise.