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Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting Rod
Pin bore diameter 23.958-23.976 mm (0.943-0.944 in)
Length (center-to-center) 145.965-146.035 mm (5.747-5.749 in)
Maximum allowed bend 0.013 mm (0.0005 in) per 25.4 mm (1.000 in)
Maximum allowed twist 0.038 mm (0.0015 in) per 25.4 mm (1.000 in)
Bearing bore diameter 56.82 mm-56.84 mm (2.237 in-2.238 in)
Bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.022-0.064 mm (0.0008-0.0025 in)
Side clearance 0.092-0.268 mm (0.0036-0.0106 in)

Connecting Rod Nuts

NOTE: The connecting rod bolts and nuts cannot be reused.

First pass 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Final pass Tighten an additional 90°