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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Standard inside diameter 17.965 to 17.985 mm (0.7073 to 0.7081 inch)
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)
Thrust clearance
Standard 0.16 to 0.36 mm (0.0063 to 0.0142 inch)
Maximum 0.36 mm (0.0142 inch)
Oil clearance
Standard 0.016 to 0.040 mm (0.0006 to 0.0016 inch)
Maximum 0.06 mm (0.0024 inch)

Connecting Rod Bolt





Standard diameter 6.6 to 6.7 mm (0.260 to 0.264 inch)
Minimum diameter 6.4 mm (0.252 inch)
Torque
First pass 15 Nm (153 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
Second pass Tighten 90°