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JK Cracked rod cap torque

Old Dec 21, 2012 | 06:23 AM
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Default JK Cracked rod cap torque

Can anyone please help by telling me the JK Cracked rod cap torque on a 3.8L V6 petrol engine

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and head bolt torque if you also know it.....
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 07:29 AM
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Here is a link to the head bolt torque "How To".

Still looking for the rod cap specs.

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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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This is from the 2008 factory service manual for the cracked rod caps.


9. Install connecting rod bolts and tighten to 7 N·m (5 ft. lbs) initially. Tighten the bolts an additional 21 N·m (15 ft. lbs.) and then turn each bolt 90° to final clamping load.

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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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and remember that after final torquing that 90 angle you should be able to grab the cap with your hand and wiggle it slightly on the journal side to side .
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