1. Install the thrust washers (A) in the No. 4 journal of the engine block.

1. Inspect the connecting rod bolts.

1. Apply engine oil to the threads of the connecting rod bolts.

1. Seat the rod journals into connecting rod No. 1 and connecting rod No. 4. Line up the mark (B) on the connecting rod and cap, then install the caps and bolts finger-tight.

1. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise, and seat the journals into connecting rod No. 2 and connecting rod No. 3. Line up the mark on the connecting rod and cap, then install the caps and bolts finger-tight.

1. Tighten the connecting rod bolts.
   NOTE: Remove the connecting rod bolt if you tighten it beyond the specified angle, and go back to Step 8 of the procedure. Do not loosen it back to the specified angle.

   Tightening Torque
   K20Z2 Engine: | 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 lbf·ft)+90 °
   K24A3 Engine: | 36 N·m (3.7 kgf·m, 27 lbf·ft)+120 °

1. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the lower block mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.

1. Clean and dry the lower block mating surfaces.