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Service Limits & General Specifications

CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE





^ Measure side clearance between connecting rod and crankshaft arm using a feeler gauge.
Standard: 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 in)
Limit: 0.50 mm (0.0197 in)
^ If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace the connecting rod bearings, and measure again. If it still exceeds the limit, replace the crankshaft also.

CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION





^ Check with connecting rod aligner.





^ If it exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly.





CONNECTING ROD