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Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation

Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation


Special Tools

EN 45059 Torque Angle Sensor

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools



1. Lubricate the piston rings, piston, inner cylinder bore surface and a piston ring compressor with clean engine oil.

2. Install the piston ring compressor in order to compress the piston rings.

3. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly (4).


4. Install the connecting rod bearing (3).

5. Install the connecting rod cap (1).

6. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the NEW connecting rod bolts (2) .

7. Tighten the NEW connecting rod bolts (2) in 2 passes:

First pass in sequence to 25 Nm(19 lb ft)

Second pass to 60° using the EN 45059 sensor

8. Assemble the caps and connecting rods in the marked position.

9. Rotate the crankshaft to a position where the connecting rod bolts are in the best situation for install.