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Connecting Rod, Engine

Standard diameter 6.6 to 6.7 mm (0.260 to 0.264 in.)
Maximum diameter 6.4 mm (0.252 in.)
Maximum out-of alignment 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Maximum twist 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Inside diameter 17.965 to 17.985 mm (0.7073 to 0.7081 in.)

Connecting Rod Nut/Bolt:





Using SST, tighten the bolts in several steps by the specified torque.
SST: 09205-16010
Torque 15 Nm (153 kgf-cm, 11 ft-lbf)





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