Connecting Rod, Engine
CONNECTING RODStandard thrust clearance 0.160 to 0.362 mm (0.0063 to 0.0143 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance 0.362 mm (0.0143 in.)
Standard oil clearance 0.032 to 0.063 mm (0.0013 to 0.0025 in.)
Maximum oil clearance 0.063 mm (0.0025 in.)
Connecting rod bearing center wall thickness (Reference)
Mark 1 1.485 to 1.488 mm (0.0585 to 0.0586 in.)
Mark 2 1.489 to 1.491 mm (0.0586 to 0.0587 in.)
Mark 3 1.492 to 1.494 mm (0.0587 to 0.0588 in.)
Connecting rod large end bore diameter (Reference)
Mark 1 51.000 to 51.007 mm (2.0079 to 2.0082 in.)
Mark 2 51.008 to 51.013 mm (2.0082 to 2.0084 in.)
Mark 3 51.014 to 51.020 mm (2.0084 to 2.0087 in.)
Crankshaft pin diameter (Reference)
Mark A 47.990 to 48.000 mm (1.8894 to 1.8898 in.)
Mark B 47.990 to 48.000 mm (1.8894 to 1.8898 in.)
Mark C 47.990 to 48.000 mm (1.8894 to 1.8898 in.)
Maximum rod out-of alignment per 100 mm (3.94 in.) 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Maximum rod twist per 100 mm (3.94 in.) 0.15 mm (0.0059 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 BOLTS
NOTE: The connecting cap bolts should be tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1
- Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque: 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)
Step 2
- Mark the front of the connecting rod cap bolts with paint.
- Further tighten the cap bolts by 90° as shown in the illustration.