Connecting Rod, Engine
CONNECTING ROD CAPThe connecting cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque 25 N*m (255 kgf *cm, 18 ft.*lbf)
Step 2
Mark the front side of each connecting cap bolt with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.
Connecting rod thrust clearance
Standard 0.15 to 0.40 mm (0.0059 to 0.0157 in.)
Maximum 0.50 mm (0.020 in.)
Connecting rod oil clearance
Standard 0.045 to 0.067 mm (0.0018 to 0.0026 in.)
Maximum 0.070 mm (0.0028 in.)
Connecting rod out-of alignment
Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Connecting rod twist
Maximum 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Connecting rod bushing inside diameter 22.005 to 22.014 mm (0.8663 to 0.8667 in.)
Oil clearance
Standard 0.005 to 0.011 mm (0.0002 to 0.0004 in.)
Maximum 0.03 mm (0.0012 in.)