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Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting rod cap bolts
Stage 1: 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2: additional 90 degrees

Connecting rod-to-pin clearance 0.009-0.0235 mm (0.0004.-0.0093 inch)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter 22.012-22.024 mm (0.8666-0.8671 inch)
Connecting rod length (centerline bore-to-bore) 169.1 mm (6.6575 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend ± 0.038 mm (0.0015 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist ± 0.05 mm (0.0021 inch)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter (with assembled liners) 53.04.9-53.027 mm (2.0885-2.0877 inch)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.064-0.026 mm (0.0025-0.001 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance (as assembled to crank) - standard play 0.300 ± 0.175 mm (0.0118 ± 0.0069 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance (as assembled to crank) - max. play 0.475 mm (0.0187 inch)
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