Connecting Rod, Engine

CONNECTING ROD





There are 3 sizes of standard bearings, marked "1", "2" and "3" accordingly.

Standard crank pin diameter 51.492 to 51.500 mm (2.0272 to 2.0276 in.)

Standard Connecting Rod Big End Inside Diameter:






Standard Size Bearing Center Wall Thickness:





























PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD

Step 1:

Alternately tighten the connecting rod bolts in several steps.

Torque 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft-lbf)





Step 2:

Mark the front of the connecting rod bolts with paint.
Tighten the bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check that the painted marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly