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Connecting Rod, Engine










Connecting rod cap

Step 1
Torque 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)

Step 2
Retighten 90°

Standard thrust clearance: 0.160 to 0.362 mm (0.00630 to 0.0143 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance: 0.362 mm (0.0143 in.)

Standard oil clearance: 0.032 to 0.063 mm (0.00126 to 0.00248 in.)
Maximum oil clearance: 0.063 mm (0.00248 in.)

Standard Connecting Rod Large End Bore Diameter:





Standard Connecting Rod Bearing Thickness:





Standard connecting rod small end bore diameter:





If the diameter is not as specified, replace the connecting rod