Connecting Rod, Engine
CONNECTING RODCenter 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.)
Piston pin bushing inner diameter*1
Grade No. 0 22.000 - 22.006 mm (0.8661 - 0.8664 in.)
Grade No. 1*2 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.)
Connecting rod side clearance
Standard 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 in.)
Limit 0.40 mm (0.0157 in.)
*:1: After installing in connecting rod
*:2: No service parts available.
ROD BEARING CAP TORQUE
Apply engine oil to the threads and seats of the connecting rod bolts and nuts.
Tighten the connecting rod nuts in two steps:
Step 1 : 19 - 21 Nm (1.9 - 2.1 kgf-cm, 14 - 15 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 : 90° - 95° degrees clockwise
CAUTION: Always use either an angle wrench or protractor. Avoid tightening based on visual check alone.