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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod Bolt Diameter - Minimum 6.4 mm (0.252 in)
Connecting Rod Bolt Diameter - Standard 6.0-6.7 mm (0.260-0.264 in)
Connecting Rod Bow - Maximum 0.050 mm (0.0020 in)
Connecting Rod Bushing Inside Diameter 20.011-20.023 mm (0.7878-0.7883 in)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance - Maximum 0.35 mm (0.0138 in)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance - Standard 0.160-0.342 mm (0.0063-0.0135 in)
Connecting Rod Thickness 19.788-19.840 mm (0.7791-0.7811 in)
Connecting Rod Twist - Maximum 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Rod Bearing Thickness - "1" Stamping 1.482-1.486 mm (0.0583-0.0585 in)
Rod Bearing Thickness - "2" Stamping 1.486-1.490 mm (0.0585-0.0587 in)
Rod Bearing Thickness - "3" Stamping 1.490-1.494 mm (0.0587-0.0588 in)
Rod Bushing Oil Clearance - Piston To Piston Pin 0.005-0.0013 mm (0.0002-0.0005 in)

Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolts 20 N.m (+ 90 degrees 15 lb ft + 90 degrees)
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