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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Maximum Bend 0.03 mm (0.0012 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Maximum Twist 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Thrust Clearance
Standard 0.150 to 0.350 mm (0.0059 to 0.0138 inch)
Maximum 0.40 mm (0.016 inch)
Clearance to Crank Pin
Standard 0.024 to 0.049 mm (0.0009 to 0.0019 inch)
Maximum 0.066 mm (0.0026 inch)





Connecting Rod Bolt Inspection
Standard Diameter 7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 inch)
Minimum Diameter 7.0 mm (0.276 inch)

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