11 24 Connecting Rods and Bearings
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CONNECTING RODS AND BEARINGS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Connecting rod bolts (Connecting rod screwed at an angle) | N63 O0 | M9 | Replace, wash and oil screws | |
| 1. Jointing torque | 5 Nm | |||
| 2. Jointing torque | 20 Nm | |||
| 3. Angle of rotation | 70 ° | |||
| 2AZ Connecting rod bolts (Connecting rod screwed straight) (New connecting rod with new connecting rod bolts) |
N63 O0 | M9x1.25 | Release screws. Suction off crack surfaces. |
|
| 1. Jointing torque | 5 Nm | |||
| 2. Jointing torque | 20 Nm | |||
| 3. Jointing torque | 30 Nm | |||
| 3. Angle of rotation | 75 ° | |||
3AZ (Connecting rod screwed straight)
|
N63 O0 | M9x1.25 | ||
| 1. Jointing torque | 5 Nm | |||
| 2. Jointing torque | 20 Nm | |||
| 3. Jointing torque | 30 Nm | |||
| 4. Angle of rotation | 75 ° | |||
| 2. Loosen screws | 5. Loosen screw. | 180 ° | ||
| 6. Jointing torque | 5 Nm | |||
| 7. Jointing torque | 20 Nm | |||
| 8. Jointing torque | 30 Nm | |||
| 9. Angle of rotation | 75 ° | |||
| 3. Loosen screws | 10. Loosen screw. | 180 ° | ||
| 11. Jointing torque | 5 Nm | |||
| 12. Jointing torque | 20 Nm | |||
| 13. Jointing torque | 30 Nm | |||
| 14. Angle of rotation | 75 ° | |||
| 4. Loosen screws | 15. Loosen screw. | 180 ° | ||
| 16. Jointing torque | 5 Nm | |||
| 17. Jointing torque | 20 Nm | |||
| 18. Jointing torque | 30 Nm | |||
| 19. Angle of rotation | 75 ° |