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Connecting Rod Nut/Bolt Torque

Connecting Rod Material Forged Powdered Metal
Side Clearance on Crankshaft 0.004 - 0.013
Center to Center Length 6.039
Piston Pin Bore Diameter without Bushing 0.923 - 0.925
Lower End Diameter without Bearing 2.328 - 2.329
Clearance Between Bearing and Crankshaft New Limits 0.0009 - 0.002
Worn Limits (Not Over) 0.0025
Connecting Rod Bolt First Pass 22
Second Pass Back to zero
Third Pass 18
Final Pass +110deg