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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod-to-pin clearance 0.009-0.023 mm (0.0004-0.0009 inch)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter 22.012-22.024 mm (0.86661-0.86708 inch)
Connecting rod length (center-to-center) 150.7 mm (5.933 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend" 0.038 per 25 mm (0.00150 per 0.9843 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twists 0.050 per 25 mm (0.00197 per 0.9843 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance-standard 0.125-0.475 mm (0.005-0.019 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance-service limit max. 0.50 mm (0.01969 inch)

Connecting Rod bearing caps
Stage 1: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
Stage 2: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Rotate the crankshaft and install the remaining piston and connecting rod assemblies.
Check the connecting rod bearing clearance.