Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting rodConnecting rod thrust clearance
Standard 0.15 to 0.40 (0.0059 to 0.0157 in.)
Maximum 0.50 mm (0.0197 in.)
Connecting rod oil clearance
Standard 0.045 to 0.067 (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 bolt diameter
Standard 8.5 to 8.6 mm (0.335 to 0.339 in.)
Minimum 8.3 mm (0.327 in.)
CONNECTING ROD CAP
The connecting rod 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 40 N*m (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf)
Step 2:
Mark the front side of each connecting rod cap bolt with paint.
Tighten the cap bolts another 90° in the order in step 1.
Check that the painted marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.