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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod journal diameter 52.983-53.003 mm (2.0819-2.0867 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum taper 0.015 mm (0.0005 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum out-of-round 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance 0.009-0.023 mm (0.0003-0.0009 inch)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter 22.012-22.024 mm (0.866-0.867 inch)
Connecting rod length (center-to-center) 150.7 mm (5.93 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend 0.038 mm per 25 mm (0.0015-0.984 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist 0.050 mm per 25 mm (0.00197 per 0.9843 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance-assembled to crank (standard) 0.15-0.45 mm (0.0059-0.0177 inch)

CONNECTING ROD NUTS






NOTE: Main caps are not shown for clarity.

Tighten the bolts in three stages, using the sequence shown.
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
^ Stage 2: Tighten to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
^ Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90-120 degrees.