Connecting Rod, Engine
CONNECTING ROD BOLTStandard diameter 7.200 to 7.300 mm (0.2835 to 0.2874 in.)
Maximum diameter 7.00 mm (0.2756 in.)
CONNECTING ROD
Standard thrust clearance 0.160 to 0.290 mm (0.0063 to 0.0114 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.)
Standard oil clearance 0.021 to 0.047 mm (0.0008 to 0.0019)
Maximum oil clearance 0.059 mm (0.0023 in.)
Maximum bend 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Maximum twist 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
CONNECTING ROD CAP
Install and alternately tighten the 2 connecting rod cap bolts in several passes.
Torque 24.5 N*m (250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)
Mark the front of the connecting cap bolt with paint.
Tighten the cap bolts another 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.