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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Tightening Torque 16 - 20 + (90° - 94°) Nm (160 - 200 + (90° - 94°) kgf-cm, 12 - 15 + (90° - 94°) ft. lbs.)

Connecting rod
Piston pin installation force 2,450 - 12,225N (250 - 1,250kg, 551 - 2,7551b)
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 (0.0020 inch or less/3.937in.)