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Connecting Rod Bearing

Connecting rod bearing bore diameter (with assembled liners) 53.049 - 53 027 mm (2.0885 - 2.0877 inch)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.064 - 0.026 mm (0.0025 - 0.0010 inch)

Connecting Rod Bolts





Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown, in two stages.
^ Stage 1: tighten to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
^ Stage 2: tighten an additional 90 - 120 degrees.