Connecting Rod, Engine

Service Data
Connecting rod thrust clearance
Standard 0.16 to 0.36 mm (0.0063 to 0.0142 inch)
Maximum 0.36 mm (0.0142 inch)
Connecting rod oil clearance
Standard 0.016 to 0.040 mm (0.0006 to 0.0016 inch)
Maximum 0.06 mm (0.0024 inch)
Connecting rod out-of alignment
Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Connecting rod twist
Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Connecting rod bolt diameter
Standard 6.6 to 6.7 mm (0.260 to 0.264 inch)
Maximum 6.4 mm (0.252 inch)


Tightening Specifications
PISTON SUB-ASSY W/ CONNECTING ROD
a. Apply engine oil to the cylinder walls, the pistons, and the surfaces of connecting rod bearings.
b. Check the position of the piston ring ends.





c. Using a piston ring compressor, push the correctly numbered piston and connecting rod assemblies into each cylinder with the front mark on the piston facing forward.

NOTICE:
^ Clean the backside of the bearing and the bearing surface of the connecting rod cap and keep free of oil and fat.
^ Match the numbered connecting rod cap with the connecting rod.





d. Make sure that the connecting rod and its cap is in correct combination and front mark of the cap is facing correct mounting orientation first, then install the cap to the connecting rod.
e. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads of the connecting rod cap bolts.





f. Using SST, tighten the bolts in several steps by the specified torque.
SST 09205-16010
Torque: 15 Nm (153 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)





g. Mark the front of the connecting cap bolts with paint.
h. Retighten the cap bolts by 90° as shown.
i. Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.