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Connecting Rod: Specifications

PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING ROD

The connecting rod cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps

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






Torque 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)

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






Retighten the cap bolts by 90°as shown in the illustration.

Check the crankshaft turns smoothly.

Connecting Rod Side Clearance, Out-of-Round and Diameter









Standard connecting rod large end bore diameter:





Standard connecting rod bearing thickness: