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Connecting Rod, Engine

CONNECTING RODS

Side Clearance 0.135-0.405 mm (0.005-0.016 in.)
Wear Limit 0.45 mm (0.017 in.)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 57.985-58.005 mm (2.2829-2.2837 in.)

Install connecting rod bolts and tighten to 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs) initially. Tighten the bolts an additional 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) and then turn each bolt 90° to final clamping load.