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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Thrust clearance
Standard 0.15 to 0.40 mm (0.0059 to 0.0157 inch)
Maximum 0.50 mm (0.0197 inch)
Oil clearance
Standard 0.045 to 0.067 mm (0.0018 to 0.0026 inch)
Maximum 0.070 mm (0.0028 inch)
Bend (maximum) 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Twist (maximum) 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)





Standard bush inside diameter
Mark A 22.005 to 22.008 mm (0.8663 to 0.8665 inch)
Mark B 22.009 to 22.011 mm (0.8665 to 0.8666 inch)
Mark C 22.012 to 22.014 mm (0.8666 to 0.8667 inch)

Connecting Rod Bearings

Reference: Connecting rod big end inside diameter:




Standard sized bearing center wall thickness:





Connecting Rod Cap Bolts





Diameter
Standard 7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 inch)
Maximum 7.0 mm (0.276 inch)
Torque
First pass 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
Final pass Tighten 90°