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Connecting Rod, Engine


Connecting Rod

Install connecting rod caps, aligning marks made previous to disassembly and torque to specification.
Tightening torque: 22 - 24 ft. lbs. (29 - 34 Nm, 3.0 - 3.5 kg-m)

Check the connecting rod bearing clearance.
Oil clearance: 0.0010 - 0.0021 inch (0.026 - 0.054 mm)
Maximum: 0.004 inch (0.10 mm)

CONNECTING ROD BEARING SELECTION








1) Connecting rod bearing selection table





2) Connecting rod bearing housing bore size





3) Connecting rod bearing thickness




Insert a thickness gauge between connecting rod and crankshaft and check connecting rod side clearance.

NOTE: Do not measure between connecting rod cap and crankshaft.

Side clearance: 0.0044 - 0.0103 inch (0.110 - 0.262 mm)
Maximum: 0.012 inch (0.30 mm)
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