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May 5, 2012 | 11:41 AM

94bobbedcherokee

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Year: 1994

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rod cap torque specs

Anyone have the torque specs so i can finish my rod bearing replacement....both manuels i have dont have it

May 5, 2012 | 11:49 AM

The_ocho

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I believe its something like 21flb or something like that. not 100%

May 5, 2012 | 10:32 PM

5-90

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Originally Posted by 94bobbedcherokee

Anyone have the torque specs so i can finish my rod bearing replacement....both manuels i have dont have it

If I have it, it's on my site - check the Tech section. All specs I put up there are from FSMs.

May 5, 2012 | 10:56 PM

peep

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From: Ontario, Canada

Year: 1989 Laredo

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Engine: 4.0 L 6 Renix

If your workin on that 4.0 HO, your Main Bearing Cap Bolts ar 80 ft lb.
Your Connecting Rod Cap Nuts are 33 ft lb

May 6, 2012 | 12:24 AM

odgreen

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He knows already lol text him the answer at 10 am lol

Jun 25, 2015 | 09:23 PM

munyanb

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I was just looking for the rod cap spec myself, so it is 33 ft lbs. Also I would suggest to step them down in several steps. I overkill some stuff though.

Jun 26, 2015 | 07:45 AM

Fred/N0AZZ

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Go to pacificcoastmanuals.com and buy a FSM for your year and model of Jeep best $9.95 you will ever spend. Its in pdf format and can be printed any or all if needed.