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ASSEMBLY

B-66parts diagram

Connecting Rod Cap Installation (continued)

  1. 5
    Apply a liberal amount of clean engine oil to the crankpin journals and connecting rod bearings.
    Installing the connecting rod cap on the crankshaft with the 'MATCHING MARK' callout indicating alignment of the marks between rod and cap.
    05U0BX-197
  2. 6
    Install the connecting rod caps with the matching marks aligned.
  3. 7
    Tighten the connecting rod cap nuts in two or three steps.
connecting rod cap nuts
490 - 530N·m

CYLINDER BLOCK (EXTERNAL PARTS)

Torque Specifications

Parts DiagramFig. fig2
Parts diagram
Part NameNotes

Torque Specifications (Cylinder Block External Parts)

Top front cover bolts
Tightening Torque19—25 N·m (1.9—2.6 m-kg, 14—19 ft-lb)
Note
Front cover / oil pump bolts
Tightening Torque7.8—11 N·m (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 in-lb)
Note
Oil pan bolts
Tightening Torque7.8—11 N·m (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 in-lb)
NoteGasket replace, seat face sealant
Clutch pressure plate bolts
Tightening Torque18—26 N·m (1.9—2.7 m-kg, 13—20 ft-lb)
NoteSST required
Flywheel bolts
Tightening Torque96—103 N·m (9.8—10.5 m-kg, 71—76 ft-lb)
NoteSST required

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