Connecting Rod: Specifications

CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE





^ Measure the side clearance between connecting rod and crankshaft arm with feeler gauge.
Standard: 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 inch)
Limit: 0.40 mm (0.0157 inch)
^ If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod, and measure again. If it still exceeds the limit, replace crankshaft also.

CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION





^ Check with connecting rod aligner.
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.

Rod Bearing Cap
Tighten connecting rod bolts as follows:
Apply engine oil to the threads and seats of connecting rod bolts.
Tighten connecting rod bolts.
Connecting rod bolt 19.6 Nm (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft. lbs.)





Then tighten all connecting rod bolts 90° clockwise.

CAUTION: Always use Tool. Avoid tightening based on visual check alone.

Tool number: KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
After tightening connecting rod bolts, make sure that crankshaft rotates smoothly.
Check the connecting rod side clearance.

CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER DIAMETER





^ Measure the outer diameter "d" at position shown.
^ If the reduction appears in a position other than "d", regard it as "d".
Limit 7.75 mm (0.3051 inch)
^ When "d" exceeds the limit (when it becomes thinner), replace connecting rod bolt with new one.

CONNECTING ROD:

CONNECTING ROD