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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod-to-pin clearance -
Connecting rod pin bore diameter 20.589-20.609 mm (0.810589-0.811376 inch)
Connecting rod length -
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend -
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist -
Connecting rod journal diameter 46.89-46.91 mm (1.846059-1.850036 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum taper -
Connecting rod journal maximum out-of-round -

Connecting rod caps.
Install new bolts and tighten in two stages:
Stage 1: Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.