Connecting Rod, Engine

CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE





^ Measure the side clearance between connecting rod and crankshaft arm with feeler gauge.
Standard: 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 inch)
Limit: 0.40 mm (0.0157 inch)
^ If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod, and measure again. If it still exceeds the limit, replace crankshaft also.

CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION





^ Check with connecting rod aligner. Bend:
Limit: 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch) length
Torsion:
Limit: 0.30 mm (0.0118 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch) length
^ If it exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly.

Rod Bearing Cap
Tighten connecting rod nuts as follows:
Apply new engine oil to the threads and seats of connecting rod bolts and nuts.
Tighten connecting rod nuts.:
Torque 14.7 Nm (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft. lbs.)





Then tighten all connecting rod nuts 60° clockwise. (Angle tightening)

CAUTION: Use angle wrench (SST) to check tightening angle. Do not make judgment by visual inspection.

After tightening connecting rod nuts, make sure that crankshaft rotates smoothly.

CONNECTING ROD:

CONNECTING ROD