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Connecting Rod, Engine






CONNECTING ROD, ENGINE

CAUTION: Always replace the connecting rod bolts whenever they are loosened or removed.

Lubricate the new rod cap bolts with clean engine oil
Install and tighten 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) plus 90°






Piston Pin Bore Diameter 24.014 - 24.024 mm (0.9454 - 0.9458 in.)
Side Clearance 0.10 - 0.35 mm (0.003 - 0.0137 in.)

CONNECTING ROD JOURNAL

Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 53.992 - 54.008 mm (2.126 in.)
Out of Round (MAX) 0.005 mm (0.0002 in.)