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Connecting Rod: Specifications

CONNECTING ROD
Center distance 146.95 - 147.05 mm (5.79 - 5.79 inch)
Bend [per 100 (3.94)]
Limit 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)
Torsion [per 100 (3.94)]
Limit 0.30 mm (0.0118 inch)
Connecting rod bushing inner diameter
Grade No.0 22.000 - 22.006 mm (0.8661 - 0.8664 inch)
Grade No.1 22.006 - 22.012 mm (0.8664 - 0.8666 inch)
Connecting rod big end inner diameter (without bearing) 55.000 - 55.013 mm (2.1654 - 2.1659 inch)
Side clearance
Standard 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 inch)
Limit 0.40 mm (0.0157 inch)
Connecting rod nuts
Step a; Apply engine oil to the threads and seats of the connecting rod bolts and nuts.
Step b 14.7 Nm (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft. lbs.)
Step c; Put mating (with paint) on each nut and connecting rod cap, all in the same direction (when using a protractor).
Step d; Then all nuts 60 degrees clockwise (angle tightening).