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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod length (center to center) 145.965-146.035 mm (5.747-5.749 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend 0.038 mm (0.0005 inch) per 25.4 mm (1.000 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist 0.038 mm (0.0015 inch) per 25.4 mm (1.000 inch)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter 56.82 mm-56.84 mm (2.237-2.238 inch)
Connecting rod bearing to crankshaft clearance 0.008-0.061 mm (0.0003-0.0024 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance 0.092-0.268 mm (0.0036-0.0106 inch)

Tighten the connecting rod nuts simultaneously in 2 stages:
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
^ Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees