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Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting Rod
Piston pin bore diameter 23.105-23.145 mm (0.9096-0.9112 in)
Crankshaft bearing bore diameter 5.15-5.17 mm (2.250-2.251 in)
Length (center-to-center) 140.46-140.54 mm (5.530-5.533 in)

Alignment (Bore-to-bore maximum difference)
Twist 0.075 per 25 mm (0.003 per in)
Bend 0.04 per 25 mm (0.0016 per in)

Side clearance (assembled to crank)
Standard 0.15-0.35 mm (0.006-0.014 in)
Service limit 0.36 mm (0.014 in) max

Connecting rod caps and nuts 35 Nm (26 lb-ft)
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