Connecting Rod, Engine

CONNECTING ROD








Standard Bush Inside Diameter





There are 6 sizes of standard bearings, marked 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

EXAMPLE:
Connecting rod cap "3" + Crankshaft "1" = "4" (Use bearing "4")

Standard Bearing Chart:





Standard Connecting Rod Big End Inside Diameter:





Standard Crankshaft Crank Pin Diameter:





Standard Sized Bearing Center Wall Thickness:





PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD





Install and alternately tighten the 2 connecting rod cap bolts in several passes.

Torque 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)





Mark the front of the connecting cap bolt with paint.
Tighten the cap bolts an additional 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