Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Connecting Rod

PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING ROD

Step 1




Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18ft-lbf)

Step 2




Mark the front of the connecting rod cap bolts with paint.
Further tighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.