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05-05-2012, 11:41 AM

94bobbedcherokee

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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

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05-05-2012, 11:49 AM

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

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05-05-2012, 10:32 PM

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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.

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05-05-2012, 10:56 PM

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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

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05-06-2012, 12:24 AM

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

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06-25-2015, 09:23 PM

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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.

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06-26-2015, 07:45 AM

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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.