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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod side clearance (standard) 0.015 - 0.45 mm (0.0006 - 0.0177 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance (maximum) 0.50 mm (0.0197 inch)
Connecting rod journal diameter 53.003 - 52.983 mm (2.0867 - 2.0859 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum taper (straightness) 0.004 mm (0.0002 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum-out-of-round between cross sections 0.0075 mm (0.0003 inch)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft 0.06 - 0.02 mm (0.0026 - 0.0010 inch)





Connecting rod and new bolts:
Stage 1 42 Nm (31 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 additional 90 - 120 degrees