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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod Nuts

New nuts and bolts must be used for reassembly.

First pass 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Final pass Tighten 90°

Connecting Rod
Pin bore diameter 23.958-23.976 mm (0.943-0.944 inch)
Rod length 145.965-146.035 mm (5.746-5.749 inch)
Rod maximum allowed bend 0.0125 mm (0.00049 inch) per 25.4 mm (1.000 inch)
Rod maximum allowed twist 0.038 mm (0.0015 inch) per 25.4 mm (1.000 inch)
Rod bearing bore diameter 56.82-56.84 mm (2.2370-2.2378 inch)
Rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.013-0.048 mm (0.0005-0.002 inch)
Rod side clearance (assembled to crankshaft) 0.092-0.268 mm (0.0036-0.0106 inch)