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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod-to-pin clearance 0.009-0.023 mm (0.0004-0.0009 inch)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter 22.012-22.024 mm (0.8666-0.8671 inch)
Connecting rod length (center-to-center) 150.7 mm (5.933 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend 0.038 mm (0.0015 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist a 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter (with assembled liners) 53.049-53.027 mm (2.0885-2.0877 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance 0.5-0.15 mm (0.02-0.006 inch)

a The pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in the same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar, 105.5 mm on each side of rod centerline.

Connecting Rod Bolts





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