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Connecting Rod, Engine




Connecting rod cap nut 50-53 Nm (500-530 kg-cm, 36-39 ft. lbs.)

Bend 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) or less
Twist 0.1 mm (0.004 inch) or less

Connecting rod big end to crankshaft side clearance
Standard 0.100-0.250 mm (0.0039-0.0098 inch)
Limit 0.4 mm (0.0157 inch)