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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod
Piston pin installation force 2,450 - 12,225 N (250 - 1,250 kg, 551 - 2,755 lbs.)
Side clearance (big end) 0.10 - 0.25 mm (0.0039 - 0.0098 inch)
Limit 0.4 mm (0.016 inch)
Bend 0.05 mm or less/100 mm (0.0020in. or less/3.937 inch)
Connecting rod bolt 16 - 20 + (90° - 94°) (160 - 200 kgf-cm, + (90° - 94°), 12 - 15 ft. lbs. + (90° - 94°))