Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts

Inspection
Measure the bolt diameter in the area shown









Standard diameter 6.6 to 6.7 mm (0.260 to 0.264 in.)
Minimum diameter 6.4 mm (0.252 in.)

Tightening Sequence
Step 1:
Install and alternately tighten bolts in several steps
Torque 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
Step 2:
Tighten bolts 90°

Connecting Rods

Thrust Clearance
Standard 0.160 to 0.342 mm (0.00630 to 0.0135 in.)
Maximum 0.342 mm (0.0135 in.)

Oil Clearance
Standard 0.014 to 0.038 mm (0.000551 to 0.00150 in.)
Maximum 0.070 mm (0.00276 in.)

Standard Connecting Rod Large End Bore Diameter





Standard Connecting Rod Small End Bore Diameter 20.012 to 20.021 mm (0.78787 to 0.78823 in.)

Standard Connecting Rod Bearing Thickness