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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod journal diameter mm (inch) 53.98-54.0 (2.125-2.126)
Connecting rod journal maximum taper mm (inch) 0.008 (0.0003)
Connecting rod journal maximum out-of-round mm (inch) 0.008 (0.0003)
Connecting rod side clearance (assembled to crankshaft) mm (inch) 0.092-0.268 (0.0036-0.0106)
Connecting rod nuts.
Stage 1 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 additional 90 degrees