Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 222

5. Install the piston/connecting rod assemblies (see
page 7-23).
6. Check the connecting rod bearing clearance with
plastigage (see page 7-9), then torque the connect-
ing rod cap nuts.
NOTE: Reference numbers on the connecting rods
are for big-end bore tolerance and do NOT indicate
the position of the piston in the engine.
9 x 0.75 mm
44 N-m (4.5 kgf-m,
33 Ibf-ft)
Apply engine oil to the
nut threads.
THRUST WASHERS
Line up the mark when
installing the connecting
rod cap.
7. Tighten the 9 x 1.25 mm cap bolts to the specified
torque.
Torque: 39 N-m (4.0 kgf-m, 29 Ibf-ft)
Apply engine oil to the bolt threads.
8. Tighten the 11 x 1.5 mm cap bolts to the specified
torque.
Torque: 76 N-m (7.8 kgf-m, 56 Ibf-ft)
Apply engine oil to the bolt threads.
9. Tighten the 10 x 1.25 mm cap side bolts to the spec-
ified torque.
Torque: 49 N-m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 Ibf-ft)
9 x 1.25 mm
39 N-m (4.0 kgf-m,
29 Ibf-ft)
BEARING CAP BOLTS TORQUE SEQUENCE
CAUTION: Whenever any crankshaft bearing or con-
necting rod bearing is replaced, it is necessary after
reassembly to run the engine at idling speed until it
reaches normal operating temperature, then continue
to run it for approximately 15 minutes.
11 x 1.5 mm
76 N-m (7.8 kgf-m,
56 Ibf-ft)
10 x 1.25 mm
49 N-m (5.0 kgf-m,
36 Ibf-ft)
(cont'd)