CYLINDER A. 3K6695 - Caterpillar

(2XR) Marine Engines, 3196 (1DW) Industrial EnginesThe service manuals for the above engines may contain incorrect information concerning the connecting rod bolt torque specifications. When the engines installed in these machines require connecting rod service, use the following procedure to tighten connecting rod bolts:
1. Before installing the connecting rod bolts, lubricate the bolt threads and the seating faces of the caps with 4C-5593 Anti-Seize Compound.2. Tighten the connecting rod bolts.Tighten the connecting rod bolts to the following torque...130 7 N m (95 lb ft).
3. Tighten each connecting rod bolt for an additional amount.Rotate each connecting rod bolt in the clockwise direction...60 5 degrees (1/6 of a turn).
Be sure to include this information in the appropriate service manual module.