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Connecting Rod, Engine

CONNECTING ROD

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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 0.100 - 0.250 mm (0.0039 - 0.010 inch)
Limit 0.35 mm (0.0138 inch)
Connecting rod bearing
Oil clearance (To seat limits to new parts) 0.028 - 0.046 mm (0.0011 - 0.0018 inch)
Limit 0.05 mm (0.0019 inch)

PISTON PIN
Diameter 21.001 - 21.006 mm (0.8268 - 0.8270 inch)
Clearance to piston 0.01 - 0.02 mm (0.0004 - 0.0008 inch)
Interference to connecting rod 0.016 - 0.032 mm (0.00063 - 0.00126 inch)

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
First pass 19.6 Nm (2.0 kgf.m, 14.46 ft. lbs.)
Final pass Tighten 90°