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 0.16 - 0.36 mm
Maximum Thrust Clearance 0.36 mm

Connecting Rod Cap
Tightening Torque
1st 15 Nm
2nd Turn 90 deg

Connecting Rod Alignment
Maximum Out-Of-Alignment 0.05 mm per 100 mm
Maximum Twist 0.05 mm per 100 mm