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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Big end bore diameter 49.89 - 49.91 mm
Small end bore diameter 19.951 - 19.981 mm
Inner diameter, connecting rod bearing shells installed 46.926 - 46.960 mm
Radial connecting rod bearing clearance 0.016 - 0.070 mm
Axial connecting rod bearing clearance 0.090 - 0.320 mm





Main bearings and connecting rod bearings.
1 Tighten the main bearing bolts in two stages.
Stage 1: 25 Nm
Stage 2: 60 degrees
2 Tighten the connecting rod bearing bolts in two stages.
Stage 1: 35 Nm
Stage 2: 90 degrees