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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod

Cap bolts
First pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final pass 85 degrees


RPO LMF VIN 4, RPO L96 VIN G, RPO L20 VIN A
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter - Bearing End 56.505-56.525 mm (2.224-2.225 in)
Connecting Rod Bore Out-of-Round - Bearing End - Production 0.004-0.008 mm (0.00015-0.0003 in)
Connecting Rod Bore Out-of-Round - Bearing End - Service 0.004-0.008 mm (0.00015-0.0003 in)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.11-0.51 mm (0.00433-0.02 in)