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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Connecting rod
Thrust clearance
STD 0.150 to 0.350 mm (0.0059 to 0.0138 inch)
Maximum 0.4 mm (0.016 inch)
Connecting rod oil clearance
STD 0.024 to 0.049 mm (0.0009 to 0.0019 inch)
Rod bend
Maximum per 100 mm (3.94 inch) 0.03 mm (0.0012 inch)
Rod twist
Maximum per 100 mm (3.94 inch) 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)
Connecting rod bolt tension portion diameter
STD 7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 inch)
Maximum 7.0 mm (0.276 inch)
Connecting rod cap x Connecting rod
1st 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
2nd Turn 90°