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Securing Connecting Rod Bolts

CAUTION: Ingress of dirt
  • Danger of material damage due to blocked oil bores/oil ducts.

→ Absolute cleanliness is essential when working on the engine.

→ Lay removed engine parts on a clean base and make sure to cover them.

→ Use the cover for dust protection when fitting the engine NR.165  on the engine assembly support.

NOTE: Refitting connecting rod bolts that were already used
  • Risk of engine damage

→ Always replace connecting rod bolts.

→ New connecting rod bolts may be screwed in a maximum of four times during assembly.

  1. Position the new connecting rod bolts with the associated connecting rod caps and tighten the screws by hand.
  2. Pre-tighten connecting rod bolts to the specified torque and retighten with a torque angle wrench. → Initial tightening: 15 ftlb.  ; → Torque angle: 110° 
  3. Unscrew connecting-rod bolts.
  4. Pre-tighten connecting rod bolts to the specified torque and perform the final tightening with a torque angle wrench. → Initial tightening: 15 ftlb.  ; → Final tightening - torque angle: 110° 
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