Service Limits & General Specifications

CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE





^ Measure the side clearance between the connecting rod and crankshaft with a feeler gauge.
Standard 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 inch)
Limit 0.40 mm (0.016 inch)
^ If beyond the limit, replace the connecting rod and measure again. If still beyond the limit, replace the crankshaft.

CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION





Bend Limit 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch) length
Torsion Limit 0.30 mm (0.0118 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch) length





^ If it exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly.

OUTER DIAMETER OF CONNECTING ROD BOLTS





^ Measure outer diameter d as shown.
Standard 7.90 - 8.00 mm (0.3110 - 0.3150 inch)
Limit 7.75 mm (0.3051 inch)
^ When the value of d exceeds the limit (when it becomes thinner) replace the bolt with a new one.