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Connecting Rod: Specifications

CONNECTING ROD NUT/BOLT

Connecting Rod Bolts
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass 85 degrees

Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.11-0.51 mm (0.00433-0.02 in)

Connecting Rod Bore Diameter - Bearing End 56.505-56.525 mm (2.224-2.225 in)

Connecting Rod Bore Out-of-Round - Bearing End
Production 0.004-0.008 mm (0.00015-0.0003 in)
Service 0.004-0.008 mm (0.00015-0.0003 in)

Connecting Rod Journal Diameter
Production 53.318-53.338 mm (2.0991-2.0999 in)
Service 53.308 mm (2.0987 in)

Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round
Production 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Service 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)

Connecting Rod Journal Taper - Maximum for 1/2 of Journal Length
Production 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Service 0.02 mm (0.00078 in)