11 24 Connecting Rods and Bearings
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CONNECTING RODS AND BEARINGS SPECIFICATION
| Application | Type | Tightening Specification | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Connecting rod bolts | M10 / M30 | Replace, wash and oil screws | 55 Nm |
| M20 / M21 / M40 / M41 / M42 / M43 / M43TU / M44 / M47 / M47TU / M50 / M51 / M52 / M52TU / M54 / M56 / M57 / M57TU / S52 / S50 US / M70 / S70 / M73 / N40 / N42 / N45 / N46 / N62 / N73 / N62S | Replace, wash and oil screws | ||
| Application torque | 5 Nm | ||
| Jointing torque | 20 Nm | ||
| Torque angle | 70 ° | ||
| M60 / M62 | Replace, wash and oil screws | ||
| Application torque | 5 Nm | ||
| Jointing torque | 20 Nm | ||
| Torque angle | 80 ° | ||
| M67 | Replace screws, do not wash off screw coating | ||
| Application torque | 5 Nm | ||
| Jointing torque | 20 Nm | ||
| Torque angle | 85 ° |