Connecting Rod, Engine

CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE
Standard: 0.15 to 0.30 mm (0.0059 to 0.0118 in.)
Maximum: 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.)

CONNECTING ROD BOLT
Standard diameter: 7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 in.)
Minimum diameter: 7.0 mm (0.276 in.)

CONNECTING CAP BOLT





Tighten the bolts alternately with the specified torque.

Torque: 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)





Mark the front side of each connecting cap bolt with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown.