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Connecting Rod

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Piston Pin Bore Diameter 21.017-21.031 mm (0.827-0.828 in)
Crankshaft Bearing Bore Diameter 53.015-53.035 mm (2.0872-2.0879 in)
Length (Center to Center) 138.06-138.14 mm (5.435-5.38 in)
Alignment (Bore to Bore Max Difference) (a)
Twist 0.050 mm per 25 (0.0019 per 0.984 in)
Band 0.038 mm per 25 (0.0014 per 0.984 in)
Side Clearance (Assembled to Crank)
Standard 0.100-0.30 mm (0.0039-0.0118 in)
Service Limit 0.35 mm Max (0.0137 in)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Connecting Rod Bolts 40-45 Nm (30-33 (b) ft. lbs.)

(a) Pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar, 101.5 mm on each side of rod centerline.
(b) Rotate 90-120 degrees.