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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod

Clearance of connecting rod big end thrust mm (in)
Standard value 0.10 - 0.25 (0.004 - 0.010)
Limit 0.4 (0.016)
Difference of outside diameter of connecting rod bolt mm (in)
Limit 0.1 (0.04)

Connecting rod cap

Tighten the bolt in several steps
1st 5.0 Nm (44 in. lb.)
2nd 20 Nm (14 ft. lb.)
3rd 90°