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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Maximum Misalignment 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Maximum Twist 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Thrust Clearance
Standard 0.160 to 0.362 mm (0.0063 to 0.0143 inch)
Maximum 0.362 mm (0.0143 inch)
Bearing Clearance
Standard 0.024 to 0.048 mm (0.0009 to 0.0019 inch)
Maximum 0.08 mm (0.0031 inch)




Standard Bearing Center Wall Thickness:





Rod Bearing Cap Bolts
First Pass 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 90°