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Connecting Rod, Engine

CONNECTING ROD
Piston pin bore diameter; 21.017-21.031 mm (0.827-0.828 inch)
Crankshaft bearing bore diameter; 53.015-53.035mm (2.0872-2.0879 inch)
Length (center to center) 138.06-138.14mm (5.435-5.38 inch)
Alignment (bore to bore max difference); Pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar, 101.5 mm on each side of rod centerline.
Twist 0.050 mm per 25 (0.0019 per 0.984 inch)
Band 0.038 mm per 25 (0.0014 per 0.984 inch)
Side clearance (assembled to crank)
Standard 0.100-0.30mm (0.0039-0.0118 inch)
Service limit 0.35mm (0.0137 inch) Max

Connecting rod caps and bolts
Stage 1 Tighten to 23 Nm {2.3 kgf-cm, 17 ft lbs}
Stage 2 Tighten to 43 Nm {4.4 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.}