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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod

Crank bore diameter 55.023-55.047 mm (2.166-2.167)
Pin bore diameter 20.965-20.985 mm (0.825--0.826 in)
Length (center-to-center) 151.8 mm (5.976 in)
Side clearance 1.95-3.05 mm (0.076-0.120 in)
Axial clearance 0.14-0.36 mm (0.005-0.014 in)
Connecting rod journal diameter 51.978-52.002 mm (2.0463-2.0473 in)
Production repair 51.730-51.750 mm (2.0366-2.0374 in)

Connecting Rod Size Chart






Connecting Rod Caps

- Tighten the bolts in 2 stages.

- Stage 1: Tighten to 29 Nm {2.9 kgf-m, 21 ft-lbf}.
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.