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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Clearance-to-pin Press fit 8 kilonewtons (1,800 lb)
Pin bore diameter 22.94-22.98 mm (0.90315-0.90472 inch)
Rod length (center-to-center) 154.66-154.74 mm (6.08896-6.09211 inch)
Rod maximum allowable bend 0.04 per 25 mm (0.0016 per inch)
Rod maximum allowable twist 0.059 per 25 mm(0.002 per inch)
Rod bearing
Bore diameter 61.635-61.655 mm (2.4266-2.4274 inch)
Clearance-to-crankshaft
Desired 0.025-0.035 mm (0.001-0.0014 inch)
Allowable 0.022-0.069 mm (0.00086-0.0027 inch)
Rod side clearance (assembled to crank)
Standard 0.11-0.49 mm (0.0047-0.01929 inch)
Service limit 0.49 mm (0.0193 inch) max.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts
First pass 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs).
Second pass 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs).
Final pass Tighten 105°