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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolts
Discard the bolts.

Stage 1 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
Stage 2 43 Nm (32 lb-ft).
Stage 3 Rotate an additional 90-120°





Connecting Rod
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance 0.016-0.038 mm (0.0006-0.0015 in)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter 22.02-22.01 mm (0.8671-0.8666 in)
Connecting rod length (centerline bore-to-bore) 150.7 mm (5.9330 in)
Connecting rod maximum allowable bend �0.038 mm (0.0015 in)
Connecting rod maximum allowable twist �0.05 mm (0.0019 in)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter 56.86-56.89 mm (2.2388-2.2396 in)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.06-0.02 mm (0.0026-0.0010 in)
Connecting rod side clearance (standard) 0.015-0.45 mm (0.0006-0.0177 in)
Connecting rod side clearance (maximum) 0.50 mm (0.0197 in)