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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Rod-to-pin clearance 0.009 - 0.0235 mm (0.0004 - 0.0093 inch)
Pin bore diameter 22.012 - 22.024 mm (0.8666 - 0.8671 inch)
Rod length (center-to-center) 169.1 mm (6.6575 inch)
Rod maximum allowed bend 0.038 mm (0.0015 inch)
Rod maximum allowed twist a 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Bearing bore diameter (with assembled liners) 53.049 - 53.027 mm (2.0885 - 2.0877 inch)
Bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.066 - 0.024 mm (0.0025 - 0.0009 inch)
Rod side clearance 0.475 - 0.125 mm (0.0187 - 0.0049 inch)

a The pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in the same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar, 105.5 mm on each side of rod centerline.





Remove and discard the bolts.

New connecting rod bolts
First pass 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)
Final pass tighten 105°