Connecting Rod Cap Assembly Note

CAUTION:

When assembling the connecting rod caps, align the broken, rough faces of the connecting rods and connecting rod caps.
If the following condition is met, replace the connecting rod cap bolts.
- Length exceeds maximum specification

Standard connecting rod cap bolt length 43.7-44.3 mm {1.73-1.74 in}

Maximum connecting rod cap bolt length 45.0 mm {1.77 in}

Position so that the broken, rough faces of the connecting rods and connecting rod caps are aligned exactly, and assemble the connecting rod caps.
Tighten the connecting rod cap bolts in the following two steps.

Fig 1: Identifying Connecting Rod Cap Bolt Length
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Tightening procedure Step 1: 26-32 N.m {2.7-3.2 kgf.m, 20-23 ft.lbf}

Step 2: 80-100°