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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod length (center-to-center) 150.7 mm (5.93 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend 0.038 mm (0.0015 inch) per 25 mm (0.984 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twists 0.050 mm (0.0019 inch) per mm (0.984 inch)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter 56.756-56.876 mm (2.234-2.24 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance (assembled to crank)-standard 0.015-0.45 mm (0.0006-0.0177 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance (assembled to crank)-service limit 0.05 mm (0.02 inch) max.





Connecting Rod Cap Bolts
Stage 1: Tighten to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
Stage 2: Tighten an additional 105 degrees.
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