Connecting Rod Bolts
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - STRETCHED BOLT |
| 2 - THREADS ARE NOT STRAIGHT ON LINE |
| 3 - THREADS ARE STRAIGHT ON LINE |
| 4 - UNSTRETCHED BOLT |
- Examine connecting rod bolts for stretching (1). Stretching (1) can be checked by holding a scale or straight edge against the threads. If all the threads do not contact the scale the bolt must be replaced.
- Before installing the bolts the threads should be cleaned and inspected.
- Install clean bolts finger tight. Then alternately torque each bolt to assemble the cap properly.
- Tighten the connecting rod cap bolts to specification. See SPECIFICATIONS .