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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Connecting rod length (center to center) 176 mm (6.929 in)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter 72.987-73.013 mm (2.8735-2.8745 in)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.0203-0.0837 mm (0.0008-0.0033 in)
Connecting rod side clearance 0.3-0.6 mm (0.012-0.024 in)

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts
Stage 1 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
Stage 2 68 Nm (50 lb-ft).