Tighten Connecting Rod Bolts - AR03.10-P-6111-02MRH

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Engine 264

Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process

AH00.00-P-0020-01A

CONNECTING ROD

Number	Designation				Engine 264
BA03.10-P-1001-01X	Bolt, connecting rod bearing cap to connecting rod	For initial tightening of new bolts	Stage 1	Nm	5
			Stage 2	Nm	15
			Stage 3	∠°	180
			Stage 4		Loosen bolts
			Stage 5	Nm	5
			Stage 6	Nm	15
			Stage 7	∠°	90
		In case of reusability	Stage 1	Nm	5
			Stage 2	Nm	15
			Stage 3	∠°	90

Tighten the connecting rod screws (2) to the first stage .
Tighten the connecting rod screws (2) to the second stage .
Tighten the connecting rod screws (2) to the third stage .

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