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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Connecting rod twist
Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Connecting rod bolt diameter
Standard 6.6 to 6.7 mm (0.260 to 0.264 in.)
Maximum 6.4 mm (0.252 in.)
Connecting misalignment
Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)

CONNECTION ROD BEARING CAP
Using SST, tighten the bolts in several steps to the specified torque.
SST 09205-16010
Torque 15 N*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf)





Mark the front of the connecting cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts by 90° as shown.