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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod

Maximum misalignment per 100 mm (3.94 in.) 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Maximum rod twist per 100 mm (3.94 in.) 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Bush inside diameter 22.005 to 22.014 mm (0.8663 to 0.8667 in.)

CONNECTION ROD CAP

Tighten the bolts in several steps by the specified torque.
Torque 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)

Mark the front side of each connecting cap bolt with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts by 90° as shown in the illustration.