Connecting Rod, Engine

CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE





^ Measure side clearance between connecting rod and crankshaft arm using a feeler gauge.
Standard: 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 inch)
Limit: 0.50 mm (0.0197 inch)
^ If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace the connecting rod bearings, and measure again. If it still exceeds the limit, replace the crankshaft also.

CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION





^ Check with connecting rod aligner.





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

CONNECTING ROD BEARING (BIG END)





^ Install the connecting rod cap without the connecting rod bearing installed. After tightening the connecting rod bolt to the specified torque, measure the connecting rod big end inner diameter using an inside micrometer.

OUTER DIAMETER OF CONNECTING ROD BOLT
^ Measure outer diameter (d) at position as shown.





^ When d exceeds the limit (when it becomes thinner), replace the bolt with a new one.
Limit: 7.75 mm (0.3051 inch) or less

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