Connecting Rod, Engine
PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING RODThe connecting cap bolts should be tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)
Step 2
Mark the front of the connecting rod cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check that 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
Standard crankshaft pin diameter 47.990 to 48.000 (1.8894 to 1.8898 in.)