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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance 0.015-0.040 mm (0.0006-0.0016 in)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter 21.959-21.979 mm (0.864-0.865 in)
Connecting rod length (center-to-center) 150.7 mm (5.93 in)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend 0.038 mm (0.0015 in) per 25 mm (0.984 in)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist (a) 0.050 mm (0.0019 in) per 25 mm (0.984 in)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter 56.756-56.876 mm (2.234-2.24 in)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.027-0.069 mm (0.001-0.0027 in)
Connecting rod side clearance (assembled to crank) - standard 0.015-0.45 mm (0.0006-0.0177 in)
Connecting rod side clearance (assembled to crank) - service limit 0.05 mm (0.02 in) max.
(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 Cap Bolts
Discard the bolts.

Stage 1 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
Stage 2 43 Nm (32 lb-ft).
Stage 3 Tighten an additional 105°