Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Connecting Rod: Specifications

CONNECTING ROD






PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING ROD

Step 1




Using SST, 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.