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Connecting Rod, Engine


















Connecting Rod Cap Bolts

Inspection
Measure the tension portion diameter of the bolt





Standard diameter 8.5 to 8.6 mm (0.335 to 0.339 in.)
Minimum diameter 8.3 mm (0.327 in.)
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the bolt

Tightening Sequence
Step 1 40 N-m (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft.-lbf) alternately in several steps
Step 2 Tighten another 90°
When using new bolts, loosen each bolt once after tightening it 90° and perform steps 1 and 2 again

Connecting Rods
Thrust Clearance
Standard 0.15 to 0.55 mm (0.00591 to 0.0217 in.)
Maximum 0.70 mm (0.0276 in.)

Standard Sized Bearing Center Wall Thickness





Big End Inside Diameter





Crankshaft Pin Diameter