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Connecting Rod, Engine






CONNECTING ROD

Install the rod cap and bolts to the connecting rod. Tighten the connecting rod bolts evenly in 3 steps.
Tighten the bolts 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
Tighten the bolts 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
Rotate clockwise 60°






Side Clearance (Min) 0.100 mm (0.004 in.)
Side Clearance (Max) 0.330 mm (0.013 in.)

Pin Bore Diameter (Min. w/ bushing installed) 40.019 mm (1.5764 in.)
Pin Bore Diameter (Max. w/ bushing installed) 40.042 mm (1.5765 in.)

CONNECTING ROD JOURNAL DIAMETER

Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 68.962 - 69.013 mm (2.7150 - 2.7170 in.)
Out-of-Round (Max.) 0.050 mm (0.002 in.)