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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod bushing oil clearance
Standard 0.005 - 0.017 mm (0.0002 -0.0007 in)
Limit 0.030 mm (0.0012 in)

Connecting Rod
Center distance
Standard 165.82 - 165.92 mm (6.5283 - 6.5323 in)
Bend [per 100 (3.94)]
Standard -
Limit 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Torsion [per 100 (3.94)]
Standard -
Limit 0.30 mm (0.0118 in)

Connecting rod bushing inner diameter*
Grade No. 0
Standard 22.000 - 22.006 mm (0.8661 -0.8664 in)
Grade No. 1
Standard 22.006 - 22.012 mm (0.8664 -0.8666 in)
*: After installing in connecting rod

Connecting rod big end diameter (Without bearing)
Standard 57.000 - 57.013 mm (2.2441 - 2.2446 in)

Side clearance
Standard 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 -0.0138 in)
Limit 40 mm (0.0157 in)

Connecting rod bolt: 19.6 Nm (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
Then tighten all connecting rod bolts 90° clockwise.