D21 Hardbody 4WD L4-2389cc 2.4L SOHC (Z24i) (1988)
Connecting Rod: Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Connecting Rod Torque Repair Manual Corrections
Classification:
Section:
EM88-012
Engine Mechanical
Reference:
TECHNICAL BULLETIN TS88-074
Models:
1988 Van, 1988 Truck/ Pathfinder (Z24i engine)
Date:
May 9, 1988
CONNECTING ROD TORQUE SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS
APPLIED MODELS:
1987-1988 Van and 1987-1988 Truck/Pathfinder (with Z24i engines)
APPLIED DATE:
from November 7, 1986
APPLIED ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER: from Z24-829143
SERVICE INFORMATION
The tightening torque for connecting rod cap bolts used on the Applied Vehicles has been modified starting with the Applied Date and Engine Serial
Number shown above. The modification is listed below, along with the pages of the 1988 Van and 1988 Truck/Pathfinder Service Manuals affected by
this change.
Torque:
ft.lbs/kg-m/N.m
Former
Change to:
33-40
ft.lbs
27-33
ft.lbs
4.5-5.5
kg-m
3.8-4.6
kg-m
44-54
N.m
37-45
N.m
Applied
Affected
Model
Service Manual
Pages
1988 Van
August 1987
EM-37 (Illus.),
(03) Printing -41, -48 & -57
1988 Truck/
July 1987 (05)
EM-87 (Illus.),
Pathfinder
Printing
-91, -96 & -105
Make note of these modifications by hand on the appropriate pages of the Service Manuals listed above. Please note that these changes will be
incorporated in future printings of the subject manuals.