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Connecting Rod Bearing: Specifications

Connecting Rod Bearing
Bearing bore diameter (with assembled liners) 53.049-53.027 mm (2.0885-2.0877 in)
Bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.024-0.066 mm (0.0009-0.0026 in)
Rod side clearance 0.5-0.15 mm (0.02-0.006 in)

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts
Discard the bolts.





First pass 43 Nm (32 lb-ft).
Final pass Tighten an additional 105°