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Connecting Rod Bearing

Torque Specifications
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)

Pistons and Connecting Rods
Rod Bearing Bore I.D. 52.118-52.134 (2.0519-2.0525)
Rod Bearing Shell Thickness 1.539-1.545 (0.0606-0.608)
Rod Bearing I.D. 90 degrees 49.043-49.073 (1.9308-1.9320)
Rod Bearing I.D., 45 degrees Within +0.009/-0.004 of 90 degrees
Rod Bearing-to-Crankpin Clearance 0.029-0.069 (0.0011-0.0027)

CONNECTING ROD CAP
^ Install connecting rod cap bolts.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
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