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Connecting Rod: Specifications






Connecting Rod, Engine

Lubricate the new rod cap bolts with clean engine oil
Install and tighten 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 60° turn.






Side Clearance 0.10 - 0.35 mm (0.003 - 0.0137 in.)

Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 54 mm (2.126 in.)
Out of Round (MAX) 0.005 mm (0.0002 in.)