Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting RodPiston-to-rod clearance
Standard or New 0.005-0.014 mm (0.0002-0.0006 in)
Service Limit 0.019 mm (0.0007 in.)
Small-end bore diameter
Standard or New 21.970-21.976 mm (0.8650-0.8653 in.)
Large-end bore diameter
Standard or New 58.0 mm (2.28 in.)
End play installed on crankshaft
Standard or New 0.15-0.35 mm (0.006-0.014 in.)
Service Limit 0.45 mm (0.018 in.)
Rod Bearing Cap Torque
Line up the mark (A) on the connecting rod and cap, then install the cap.
Apply new engine oil to the bolt threads and flanges
Torque the bolts (B) to 20 Nm (2.0 kgf-m, 14 ft. lbs.)
Mark the connecting rod (A) and bolt head (B) as shown.
Tighten the bolt until the mark on the bolt head lines up with the mark on the connecting rod (turn the bolt 90°).
NOTE: Remove the connecting rod bolt if you tightened it beyond the specified angle, and go back to the beginning of the procedure. Do not loosen it back to the specified angle.