A Series Diesel Engine Base Engine Components 206
Note : The following series of illustrations show the
engine in a vertical position. This is for clarity of
illustration only.
Use clean engine oil to lubricate the threads and under
the heads of the connecting rod capscrews.
Caution : The four digit number stamped on the rod
and cap at the parting line must match and
be installed towards the oil cooler side of
the engine.
Install the rod cap and capscrews to the connecting
rod.
12mm Socket, Torque Wrench
Caution : Tighten the connecting rod and capscrews
evenly.
Torque Value:
Step 1 – 20 Nm [15 ft-lbs]
Step 2 – 34 Nm [26 ft-lbs]
Step 3 – 49 Nm [37 ft-lbs]
Caution : The crankshaft must rotate freely.
Check for freedom of rotation as the caps are installed.
If the crankshaft does not rotate freely, check the
installation of the rod bearings and the bearing size.
To Next Page
Loading...
