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Connecting Rod, Engine










Connecting Rod Cap
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)
Re-tighten 90°

Thrust Clearance:
Standard thrust clearance 0.160 to 0.362 mm (0.0063 to 0.0142 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance 0.362 mm (0.0142 in.)

Oil Clearance:
Standard oil clearance 0.024 to 0.048 mm (0.0009 to 0.0019 in.)
Maximum oil clearance 0.08 mm (0.0032 in.)

Maximum misalignment 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)

Maximum twist 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)

Standard connecting rod small end bore diameter 22.005 to 22.014 mm (0.8663 to 0.8667 in.)





Standard connecting rod large end bore diameter:





Standard connecting rod bearing thickness: