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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod Bore Diameter 60.295 - 60.312 mm (2.37378 - 2.3745 inch)
Connecting Rod Length-Center to Center 145.796 - 145.898 mm (5.740 - 5.744 inch)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.102 - 0.508 mm (0.004 - 0.0200 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 57.1170 - 57.1475 mm (2.2487 - 2.2499 inch)
Connecting Journal Out-of-Round 0.00508 mm (0.00020 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Taper 0.00889 mm (0.00035 inch)

Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolts
First Pass 27 Nm (20 lb ft)
Final Pass 50 degrees
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