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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Bearing Clearance
Standard 0.021 to 0.047 mm (0.0008 to 0.0019 inch)
Maximum 0.059 mm (0.0023 inch)
Side Clearance
Standard 0.160 to 0.290 mm (0.0063 to 0.0114 inch)
Maximum 0.35 mm (0.0138 inch)


Connecting Rod Cap Bolts
First Pass 24.5 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 90°