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Connecting Rod - Fitting

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  1. For measuring connecting rod bearing clearance procedure and use of Plastigage (Refer to ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE) . For bearing clearance (Refer to ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS) .
    NOTE: The rod bearing bolts should not be reused.
  2. Before installing the NEW  bolts the threads should be oiled with clean engine oil.
  3. Install each bolt finger tight then alternately torque each bolt to assemble the cap properly.
  4. Tighten the bolts to 27 N.m PLUS 1/4 turn (20 ft. lbs. PLUS 1/4 turn) Do not use a torque wrench for last step. 
  5. Using a feeler gauge, check connecting rod side clearance. See Fig 1. Refer to clearance specifications (Refer to ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS) .
Fig 1: Checking Connecting Rod Side Clearance - Typical
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