1998/09/21 Caterpillar


Recommended Lubrication And Torque Procedure For Connecting Rod Bolts {1218}

Usage:


D11N (74Z, 4HK),
D11R (8ZR, 9TR, 9XR) Track-Type Tractors;
776B (6JC),
776C (2TK),
776D (5ER),
784B (5RK) Off-Highway Tractors;
777B (4YC, 3NF),
777C (4XJ, 8JL),
777D (3PR),
777D HAA (2YW) 785 (8GB),
785B (6HK),
785C HAA (5AZ),
789 (9ZC),
789B (7EK),
793 (3SJ),
793B (1HL),
793C (4AR) Off-Highway Trucks;
992G (7HR),
854G (1JW),
994 (9YF),
994G (8FR) Wheel Loaders;
5130 (7TJ, 5ZL),
5130B (4CS),
5230 (7LL) Excavators

The quality of the joint between connecting rod and cap depends on the proper bolt stretch. Bolt stretch is determined mostly by the torque applied to the bolts but is also affected by the type of thread lubricant used. The only acceptable lubricant for connecting rod bolts is 6V-4876 Molykote lubricant. The use of a thread lubricant on connecting rod bolts other than Molykote will lead to improper bolt stretch and possible bolt or thread damage.

The tightening procedure for connecting rod bolts is as follows:


Bolt Tightening Sequence

(1) Rod cap.
(2) Rod bolts.
(3) Location of pin in cap.

1. Lubricate bolt threads, shank, and bolt head seat with 6V-4876 Molykote lubricant before assembly. Do not use any other lubricant on the bolt threads.

2. Tighten bolts A and B to 90 ± 5 N·m (66 ± 4 lb ft).

3. Tighten bolts C and D to 90 ± 5 N·m (66 ± 4 lb ft).

4. Retighten bolts A and B to 90 ± 5 N·m (66 ± 4 lb ft).

5. Retighten bolts C and D to 90 ± 5 N·m (66 ± 4 lb ft).

6. Tighten each bolt in sequence an additional 90 ± 5 degrees.

Connecting rod bolts can be reused at the first and third overhauls. The rod bolts should be replaced at the second and fourth overhauls.

One way to damage a bolt at overhaul is to clean it improperly. If a bolt needs more than wiping off, clean it in a mild petroleum based solvent. Make sure the solvent has not been contaminated with water. If contaminated, the solvent will pit the bolt. Also, be sure and never clean a bolt with a chlorinated solvent. The chlorine will attack the bolt surface and leave pits. A pitted bolt will fail at low hours.

See the Guideline For Reusable Parts, SEBF8301, Inspection And Reuse Of Critical Fasteners For All Engines, for more information on reusing bolts.

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