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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod Bolt

First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Second Pass Back off to zero
Third Pass 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Final Pass +110 degrees

Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.200-0.500 mm (0.0079-0.0197 in)

Connecting Rod Bore Out-of-Round
Bearing End 0.006 mm (0.0002 in)
Pin End 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)

Connecting Rod Bore Diameter
Bearing End 57.136-57.152 mm (2.2495-2.2501 in)
Pin End 23.002-23.014 mm (0.9056-0.9061 in)