Connecting Rods
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NOTE:
Connecting rod bolts are a one time use, and must be replaced every time they are loosened or removed. All six must have the same weight and the same number. Replacement connecting rods will only be supplied in sets of six. When assembling the connecting rod, be sure to paint mark or scribe mark each of the connecting rods and caps before installation, for alignment purposes later.
NOTE:
Do Not lubricate the new connecting rod bolts. They are already coated with a anti scuff treatment.
Connecting rods are supplied in sets of six since they all must be of the same weight category.
- Assemble bearing shells and bearing caps to their respective connecting rods ensuring that the serrations on the cap and reference marks are aligned.
- Using NEW
bolts, tighten the connecting rod cap bolts to:
- Step 1: Tighten to 10 N.m (898 in. lbs.).
- Step 2: Tighten each bolt to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Step 3: Tighten each bolt an additional 75 degrees turn.
- Step 4: With the torque wrench set at 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.) to check the tightening of each bolt.