Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting rodStandard thrust clearance 0.160 to 0.362 mm (0.0063 to 0.0143 inch)
Maximum thrust clearance 0.362 mm (0.0143 inch)
Standard oil clearance 0.024 to 0.048 mm (0.0009 to 0.0019 inch)
Maximum oil clearance 0.08 mm (0.0032 inch)
Standard large end bore diameter
Mark 1 51.000 to 51.007 mm (2.0079 to 2.0082 inch)
Mark 2 51.008 to 51.013 mm (2.0082 to 2.0084 inch)
Mark 3 51.014 to 51.020 mm (2.0084 to 2.0087 inch)
Standard bearing thickness
Mark 1 1.485 to 1.488 mm (0.0585 to 0.0586 inch)
Mark 2 1.489 to 1.491 mm (0.0586 to 0.0587 inch)
Mark 3 1.492 to 1.494 mm (0.0587 to 0.0588 inch)
Standard crankshaft pin diameter 47.990 to 48.000 mm (1.8894 to 1.8898 inch)
Standard small end bore diameter 22.005 to 22.014 mm (0.8663 to 0.8667 inch)
Mark A 22.005 to 22.008 mm (0.8663 to 0.8665 inch)
Mark B 22.009 to 22.011 mm (0.8665 to 0.8666 inch)
Mark C 22.012 to 22.014 mm (0.8666 to 0.8667 inch)
Standard small end bore oil clearance 0.005 to 0.011 mm (0.0002 to 0.0004 inch)
Maximum small end bore oil clearance 0.017 mm (0.0007 inch)
Maximum misalignment 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Maximum twist 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Connecting rod bolt
Standard diameter (Measure the tension portion diameter of the bolt.) 7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 inch)
Minimum diameter 7.0 mm (0.276 inch)
Rod Bearing Cap
Check that the front mark of the connecting rod cap is facing in the correct direction.
NOTICE: Match the numbered connecting rod cap with the connecting rod.
Using a 12 mm socket wrench, tighten the bolts in several passes to the specified torque.
Torque 24.5 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
Mark the front of the connecting rod bolts with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.