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Connecting Rod

General
Bearing Bore 53.015-53.035 mm (2.0872-2.0879 inch)
+ Length 138.06-138.14 mm (5.435-5.38 inch)
Piston Pin Bore 21.017-21.031 mm (0.827-0.828 inch)
Side Clearance
Standard 0.15-0.30 mm (0.0059-0.0118 inch)
Limit (Max) 0.35 mm (0.0137 inch)

Tightening Specifications
* Tighten nuts evenly, in two steps.
Step 1 40-45 Nm (30-33 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 Turn 90-120°

+ Center to center.
* Use NEW torque-to-yield connecting rod bolts.