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Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting Rod Bolts
Tighten all connecting rod bolts to 30 Nm (3.1 kgf-m, 22.5 lbf-ft) evenly and gradually.
Loosen all bolts until loosening torque becomes 0.
In the same manner as Step a), tighten them to 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.5 lbf-ft).
In the same manner as Step a), retighten them by 110 degrees.

Big-end side clearance
Standard: 0.095 - 0.355 mm (0.0037 - 0.0140 in.)
Limit: 0.42 mm (0.0165 in.)

Connecting rod alignment
Limit on bow: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Limit on twist: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)