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System Specifications

Bore 96 mm (3.78 in)

Three component connecting rod bearings
Diameter: 54 mm (2.13 in)

Connecting rod length: 157.4 mm (6.2 in.)

Connecting rod bolt
First Pass: 8 Nm (6 ftlb.) +2 Nm (+1.5 ftlb.)
Second Pass: 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
Third Pass: 40 Nm (30 ftlb.)
Torque angle: 90°

Crankshaft bearing classification (four types):
Y Yellow
B Blue
R Red
N Green

Vibration damper to crankshaft
M18 x 1.5 x 72
First Pass: 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
Second Pass: 50 Nm (37 ftlb.)
Third Pass: 100 Nm (74 ftlb.)
Final Pass: 180°