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Connecting Rod, Engine

CONNECTING ROD
Center distance 144.15 - 144.25 mm (5.6752 - 5.6791 in.)
Bend [per 100 (3.94)]
Limit 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)
Torsion [per 100 (3.94)]
Limit 0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)
Connecting rod small end inner diameter 23.980 - 24.000 mm (0.9441 - 0.9449 in.)
Piston pin bushing inner diameter
Grade No. 0 22.000 - 22.006 mm (0.8661 - 0.8664 in.)
Grade No. 1 22.006 - 22.012 mm (0.8664 - 0.8666 in.)
Connecting rod big end inner diameter 55.000 - 55.013 mm (2.1654 - 2.1659 in.)
Side clearance
Standard 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 in.)
Limit 0.40 mm (0.0157 in.)
*: After installing in connecting rod

Tightening torque
Connecting rod
1) 18.6 - 20.6 Nm (1.9 - 2.1 kgf-cm, 14 - 15 ft. lbs.)
2) 90° - 95° (angle tightening)