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Connecting Rod, Engine

Thrust clearance
STD 0.150 - 0.330 mm (0.0059 - 0.0130 inch)
Maximum 0.380 mm (0.0150 inch)
Rod bend
Maximum per 100 mm (3.94 inch) 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Rod twist
Maximum per 100 mm (3.94 inch) 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)
Connecting rod bolt outer diameter
STD 7.860 - 8.000 mm (0.3094 - 0.3150 inch)
Minimum 7.600 mm (2.992 inch)
Connecting rod oil clearance
STD 0.024 - 0.053 mm (0.0009 - 0.0021 inch)
O/S 0.25 0.023 - 0.069 mm (0.0009 - 0.0027 inch)
Maximum 0.08 mm (0.0031 inch)
Bushing oil clearance
STD 0.005 - 0.011 mm (0.0002 - 0.0004 inch)
Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)

Connecting rod cap x Connecting rod
1st 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
2nd Turn 90°