Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting Rod Thrust ClearanceStandard thrust clearance 0.16 to 0.36 mm (0.0063 to 0.0142 inch)
Maximum thrust clearance 0.36 mm (0.0142 inch)
Connecting Rod Oil Clearance
Standard oil clearance 0.016 to 0.040 mm (0.0006 to 0.0016 inch)
Maximum oil clearance 0.06 mm (0.0024 inch)
Connecting Rod Bolt
Connecting rod inside diameter 17.965 to 17.985 mm (0.7073 to 0.7081 inch)
Connecting Rod Sub-Assembly
Maximum misalignment 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Maximum twist 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Connecting Rod Bolt Torque and Sequence
Using SST, tighten the bolts in several steps by the specified torque.
Torque 15 Nm (153 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
Mark the front of the connecting cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts by 90° as shown in the illustration.