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Connecting Rod, Engine




General Specifications (Part 1):





General Specifications (Part 2):





General Specifications (Part 3):




a The pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in the same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar, 105.5 mm on each side of rod centerline.

Rod Bearing Cap





Tighten the 16 bolts in 3 stages, in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 43 Nm (32 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten an additional 105 degrees