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Connecting Rod Bearing





Tightening Specifications
Tighten the bolts in two stages, in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40-45 Nm (30-33 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 2: Rotate an additional 90-120 degrees.

Technical Data
Big end journal inside diameter with assembled liners 56.866-56.886 mm (2.238819-2.239606 inch)
Rod bearing-to-journal clearance 0.066-0.024 mm (0.002598425-0.0009448819 inch)
Pin bore diameter (rod) 22.024-22.012 mm (0.867084-0.8666116 inch)
Rod length (centerline bore-to-bore) 150.7 mm (5.933071 inch)
Alignment bore-to-bore max. twist ±0.05 mm (0.001968498 inch)
Alignment bore-to-bore max. bend ±0.038 mm (0.001496058 inch)
Side play (as assembled to crank)-standard play 0.015-0.45 mm (0.00059055-0.01771654 inch)
Side play (as assembled to crank)-max. play 0.50 mm (0.01968504 inch)