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Connecting Rod, Engine

Center distance
Standard 154.45 - 154.55 mm (6.08 - 6.08 inch)
Bend [per 100 mm (3.94 inch)] 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)
Torsion [per 100 mm (3.94 inch)] 0.30 mm (0.0118 inch)
Connecting rod bushing inside diameter (small end)
Grade No.0 22.000 - 22.006 mm (0.8661 - 0.8664 inch)
Connecting rod big end inside diameter (without bearing) 57.000 - 57.013 mm (2.2441 - 2.2446 inch)
Side clearance
Standard 0.20 - 0.40 mm (0.0079 - 0.0157 inch)
Limit 0.40 mm (0.0157 inch)
Connecting rod bolts
Step 1 19.6 Nm (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 90° Angle tightening