>> G << Connecting Rod Cap Nut Tightening
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The connecting rod bolts should be examined before reuse. If the bolt threads are damaged, the bolt should be replaced. Hand-thread the nut to the full length of the bolt threads. If the nut does not run down smoothly, the bolt should be replaced.
- Before installing each nut, apply engine oil to the threaded portion and bearing surface of the nut.
- Loosely tighten each nut to the bolt.
- Then tighten the nuts alternately to a torque of 20 +/- 2 N.m (14 +/- 1 ft-lb) to install the cap properly.
- Make a paint mark on the head of each nut.
- Make a paint mark on the bolt end at the position 90 to 94 degree angle from the paint mark made on the nut in the direction of tightening the nut.
- If the nut is turned less than 90 degree angle, proper fastening performance may not be achieved. Be careful to tighten the nut exactly 90 degree angle.
- If the nut is overtightened (exceeding 94 degree angle), loosen the nut completely and then retighten it by repeating the tightening procedure from step 3.
- Turn the nut 90 to 94 degree angle and make sure that the paint marks on the nut and bolt are aligned.
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