Connecting Rod, Engine

PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING ROD

Using a 12 mm socket wrench, tighten the bolts in several passes to the specified torque.

Torque 24.5 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)

Mark the front of the connecting rod 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