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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Clearance-to-pin Press fit 8 kilonewtons (1,800 lb)
Pin bore diameter 22.98-22.941 mm (0.9047-0.9032 inch)
Rod length (center-to-center) 154.66-154.74 mm (6.08896-6.09211 inch)
Maximum allowed bend 0.04 per 25 mm (0.0016 per inch)
Maximum allowed twist 0.05 per 25 mm (0.002 per inch)
Bearing bore diameter 61.635-61.655 mm (2.4266-2.4274 inch)
Bearing-to-crankshaft clearance
Desired 0.025-0.035 mm (0.001-0.0014 inch)
Allowable 0.022-0.069 mm (0.00086-0.0027 inch)
Rod side clearance
Standard 0.11-0.49 mm (0.0047-0.0193 inch)
Service limit 0.49 mm MAX (0.0193 inch MAX)

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts
First pass 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs).
Second pass 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs).
Final pass Tighten 105°