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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance - standard 0.004 - 0.02 mm (0.0001 - 0.0007 inch)
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance - service limit 0.035 mm (0.0013 inch)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter 21.017 - 21.031 mm (0.827 - 0.828 inch)
Connecting rod length (center-to-center) 138.06 - 138.14 mm (5.435 - 5.438 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend 0.038 mm per 25 (0.0014 per 0.984 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist 0.050 mm per 25 (0.0019 per 0.984 inch)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter 53.015 - 53.035 mm (2.0872 - 2.0879 inch)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.028 - 0.066 mm (0.001 - 0.0025 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance 0.100 - 0.30 mm (0.0039 - 0.0118 inch)

Connecting rod caps and bolts.
Stage 1: Tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
Stage 2: Tighten to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).