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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod-to-pin clearance -
Connecting rod pin bore diameter 22.94-22.98 mm (0.9032-0.9047 inch)
Connecting rod length (center-to-center) 154.66-154.74 mm (6.0890-6.0921 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowable bend 0.04 per 25 mm (0.0016 in per inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowable twist 0.059 per 25 mm (0.002 in per inch)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter 61.635-61.655 mm (2.4266-2.4274 inch)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance - desired 0.025-0.035 mm (0.001-0.0014 inch)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance - allowable 0.022-0.069 mm (0.0009-0.0027 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance (assembled to crank) - standard 0.11-0.49 mm (0.0043-0.0193 inch)
Connecting rod side maximum clearance (assembled to crank) - service limit 0.36 mm (0.014 inch)

Tighten the 2 connecting rod cap bolts in 3 stages.
Stage 1 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Stage 3 additional 105 degrees
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