Toyota 1 MZ–FE Manual page 168

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1MZ–FE ENGINE – ENGINE MECHANICAL
(c) Check that the protrusion of the connecting rod cap is
facing in the correct direction.
B. Install connecting rod cap bolts
HINT:
The connecting rod cap bolts are tightened in 2
progressive steps (steps (b) and (d)).
If any of the connecting rod cap bolts is broken or
deformed, replace it.
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and
under the heads of the connecting rod cap bolts.
(b) Install and alternately tighten the 2 connecting rod
cap bolts in several passes.
Torque: 24.5 N–m (250 kgf–cm, 18 ft–lbf)
If any of the connecting rod cap bolts does not meet
the torque specification, replace the connecting rod
cap bolts.
(c) Mark the front of the connecting cap bolts with paint.
(d) Retighten the cap bolts by 902 as shown.
(e) Check that the painted mark is now at a 902 angle to
the front.
(f) Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.