Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting RodConnecting rod
Thrust clearance
Standard 0.15 to 0.30 mm (0.0059 to 0.0118 in.)
Maximum 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.)
Oil clearance
Standard 0.026 to 0.046 mm (0.0010 to 0.0018 in.)
Maximum 0.066 mm (0.0025 in.)
Connecting rod out-of alignment
Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Connecting rod twist
Maximum 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Connecting rod bushing
Internal diameter 22.005 to 22.014 mm (0.8662 to 0.8665 in.)
Connecting rod bolt
Diameter
Standard 7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 in.)
Minimum 7.0 mm (0.276 in.)
Thrust clearance
Standard 0.15 to 0.30 mm (0.0059 to 0.0118 in.)
Minimum 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.)
CONNECTING ROD CAP
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the connecting rod cap bolts.
Tighten the bolts alternately to the specified torque.
Torque 25 N*m (250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf.)
Mark the front side of the each connecting cap bolt with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.