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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Big-end side clearance
Standard 0.25 - 0.40 mm (0.0099 - 0.0157 in.)
Connecting rod alignment





Limit on bow 0.05 mm (0.0019 in.)
Limit on twist 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)

Connecting rod bearing cap

Tighten 15 Nm (1.5 kgf-m, 11.0 lbf-ft)
Retighten 45°
Retighten 45°