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Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting rod

Connecting rod cap
Tightening torque 45 N-m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

Bend or twist per 100 mm (3.94 in) in length Limit 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
Thrust clearance Standard 0.070 - 0.330 mm (0.0028 - 0.0130 in)
Bearing of large end
Oil clearance Standard 0.016 0.044 mm (0.00063 0.0017 in)
Bearing size (Thickness at center)
Standard 1.492 1.501 mm (0.0587 0.0591 in)
0.03 (0.0012) US 1.510-1.513 mm (0.0594-0.0596 in)
0.05 (0.0020) US 1.520-1.523 mm (0.0598-0.0600 in)
0.25 (0.0098) US 1.620-1.623 mm (0.0638-0.0639 in)
Bushing of small end
Clearance between piston pin and bushing Standard 0-0.022 mm (0-0.0009 in)