Connecting Rod, Engine
The Contents of this Article Reflects TSB SB07-01-S005Dated March 2007.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Connecting Rod Bolts - First Pass 20 Nm (5 ft. lbs.)
Connecting Rod Bolts - Final Pass 85 degrees
Engine Mechanical Specifications
Connecting Rod
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance - Production; 0.023-0.065 mm (0.0009-0.0025 inch)
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance - Service; 0.023-0.076 mm (0.0009-0.003 inch)
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter- Bearing End; 56.505-56.525 mm (2.224-2.225 inch)
Connecting Rod Bore Out-of-Round - Bearing End - Production; 0.004-0.008 mm (0.00015-0.0003 inch)
Connecting Rod Bore Out-of-Round - Bearing End - Service; 0.004-0.008 mm (0.00015-0.0003 inch)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.11-0.51 mm (0.00433-0.02 inch)