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Connecting Rod, Engine

SPECIFICATIONS
Connecting rod
Bend 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) or less
Twist 0.1 mm (0.004 inch) or less
Connecting rod big end to crankshaft side clearance
Specification 0.100 - 0.250 mm (0.0039 - 0.010 inch)
Limit 0.4 mm (0.0157 inch)

TIGHTENING TORQUE
Connecting rod cap nut 50 - 53 Nm (500 - 530 kgf-cm, 36 - 39 ft. lbs.)