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Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting Rod
Rod-to-pin clearance 0.009 - 0.023 mm (0.0004 - 0.0009 inch)
Pin bore diameter 22.012 - 22.024 mm (0.8666 - 0.8671 inch)
Rod length (centerline bore-to-bore) 169.1 mm (6.6575 inch)
Maximum allowed bend 0.038 mm (±0.0015 inch)
Maximum allowed twist 0.038 mm (±0.0015 inch)
Bearing bore diameter (with assembled liners) 53.049 - 53.027 mm (2.0885 - 2.0877 inch)
Rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.064 - 0.026 mm (0.0025 - 0.0010 inch)
Rod side clearance 0.475 - 0.125 mm (0.0187 - 0.0049 inch)





Discard the bolts

New connecting rod bolts
First pass 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)
Final pass tighten 105°