2000 Dodge Neon Connecting Rod Bearings

2000 DODGE NEON
158,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FLOWERS78
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I am in the process of changing my connecting rod bearings and would like to know what is the torque specs to tighten connecting rod bearings.

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May 12, 2010 at 2:08 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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connecting rod cap bolts tighten to 20 Ft. Lbs. plus an additional 1/4 turn, make sure you use NEW bolts.

the crankshaft main bearing bedplate bolts tighten to 25 Ft. Lbs. and the main cap bolts tighten to 60 Ft. Lbs.
May 12, 2010 at 4:14 PM