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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod
Thrust clearance
STD 0.250 - 0.402 mm (0.0098 - 0.0158 inch)
Maximum 0.50 mm (0.0197 inch)
Connecting bolt diameter
STD 8.1 - 8.3 mm (0.319 - 0.327 inch)
Minimum 8.0 mm (0.315 inch)
Connecting rod oil clearance
STD STD 0.023 - 0.041 mm (0.0009 - 0.0016 inch)
U/S 0.25 0.028 - 0.066 mm (0.0011 - 0.0026 inch)
Maximum STD 0.07 mm (0.0027 inch)
U/S 0.25 0.08 mm (0.0031 inch)
Rod out - of alignment
Maximum per 100 mm (3.94 inch) 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Rod twist
Maximum per 100 mm (3.94 inch) 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)
Connecting rod cap x Connecting rod
1st 30 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.)
2nd Turn 90°