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Connecting Rod, Engine

GENERAL
Bend 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) or less
Twist 0.1 mm (0.0039 inch) or less
Connecting rod bearing oil clearance 0.018-0.036 mm (0.0007-0.0014 inch)
Undersize 0.25, 0.50, 0.75 mm (0.010, 0.020, 0.030 inch)
Connecting rod big end to crankshaft side clearance 0.100-0.250 mm (0.0039-0.0098 inch)
Limit 0.4 mm (0.0157 inch)

TIGHTENING TORQUE
Connecting rod cap nut 32 - 35 Nm (320 - 350 kg-cm, 24 - 26 ft. lbs.)