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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Rod-to-pin clearance
Standard 0.004-0.02 mm (0.0001-0.0007 inch)
Service limit 0.035 mm (0.0013 inch)
Pin bore diameter 21.017-21.031 mm (0.827-0.828 inch)
Rod length (center-to-center) 138.06-138.14 mm (5.435-5.38 inch)
Maximum allowed bend 0.038 mm per 25 (0.0014 per 0.984 inch)
Maximum allowed twist 0.050 mm per 25 (0.0019 per 0.984 inch)
Bearing bore diameter 53.015-53.035 mm (2.0872-2.0879 inch)
Bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.028-0.066 mm (0.001-0.0025 inch)
Rod side clearance 0.100-0.30 mm (0.0039-0.0118 inch)