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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Connecting rod
Thrust clearance
Standard 0.15 to 0.30 mm (0.0059 to 0.0118 inch)
Maximum 0.35 mm (0.0138 inch)
Oil clearance
Standard 0.026 to 0.046 mm (0.0010 to 0.0018 inch)
Maximum 0.066 mm (0.0025 inch)
Connecting rod out-of alignment
Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Connecting rod twist
Maximum 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Connecting rod bushing inside diameter 22.001 to 22.010 mm (0.8662 to 0.8665 inch)
Connecting rod bolt diameter
Standard 7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 inch)
Minimum 7.0 mm (0.276 inch)
Connecting rod cap x Connecting rod
1st 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
2nd Turn 90°