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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod journal diameter
Standard size 68.99 to 69.01 mm (2.716 to 2.717 inch)
0.254 mm (0.010 inch under size) 68.73 to 68.75 mm (2.706 to 2.707 inch)
0.508 mm (0.020 inch) under size 68.48 to 68.50 mm (2.696 to 2.697 inch)
0.762 mm (0.030 inch) under size 68.23 to 68.25 mm (2.686 to 2.687 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum taper
Connecting rod journal maximum out-of-round
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance
Connecting rod pin bore diameter
Connecting rod length (center-to-center) 176 mm (6.929 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter 72.987 - 73.013 mm (2.8735 - 2.8745 inch)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.0203 - 0.0837 mm (0.008 - 0.0033 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance 0.3 - 0.6 mm (0.012 - 0.024 inch)

Connecting Rod cap bolts
Tighten to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
Tighten to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
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