Connecting Rod Bearing
L61 ENGINE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSConnecting Rod Bolts 25 + 100 degrees Nm (18 + 100 degrees ft. lbs.)
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
Rod Bearing Bore I.D. 52.118-52.134 (2.0519-2.0525)
Rod Bearing Shell Thickness 1.539-1.545 (0.0606-0.608)
Rod Bearing I.D, 90 degrees 49.043-49.073 (1.9308-1.9320)
Rod Bearing I.D., 45 degrees Within +0.009 / -0.004 of 90 degrees
Rod Bearing-to-Crankpin Clearance 0.029-0.069 0.0011-0.0027
Rod Small End I.D. 20.007-20.021 (-)
Pin-to-Rod Clearance 0.007-0.026 (-)
Rod Side Clearance 0.070-0.370 (0.0028-0.0146)
Rod Twist 0.040 max
Rod Bend 0.021 max.
Rod Large End Micro 2.0 Ra max.
Rod Small End Micro 0.3 Ra max.
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap
IMPORTANT: Ensure that connecting rod cap is properly oriented on connecting rod.
- Install connecting rod cap.
NOTICE: Always use new bolts.
- Install connecting rod bolts.
Connecting Rod Bolts: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) + 100 degrees