Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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Connecting Rod


Connecting Rod Thrust Clearance
Standard 0.160 - 0.312 mm
Maximum 0.35 mm

Connecting Rod Alignment
Maximum Bend 0.05 mm per 100 mm
Maximum Twist 0.15 mm per 100 mm

Connecting Rod Bolts
Standard Outside Diameter 7.80 - 7.90 mm
Minimum Outside Diameter 7.60 mm

Connecting Rod Cap
Torque 45 Nm