Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rods

Big-end side clearance
Standard: 0.25 - 0.35 mm (0.0099 - 0.0137 inch)
Limit: 0.45 mm (0.0177 inch)





Connecting rod alignment:
Mount connecting rod on aligner to check it for bow and twist. If limit is exceeded, replace it.
Connecting rod alignment
Limit on bow: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Limit on twist: 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch)





Connecting Rod bolts
Apply engine oil to new connecting rod bolts.
Tighten all connecting rod bolts to 15 Nm (1.5 kgf-m, 11.0 ft. lbs.).
Retighten them by turning through 45°

Connecting rod bearing cap (1) install as follows.

NOTE:
If connecting rod bolt is reused, mark sure to check connecting rod bolt for deformation, referring to "Connecting Rod Bolt Deformation (Plastic Deformation Tightening Bolt)" under Crank Pins and Connecting Rod Bearings Inspection.

a) Point arrow mark (2) on cap to crankshaft pulley side.
b) Apply engine oil to new connecting rod bolts (3).
c) Tighten all connecting rod bolts to 15 Nm (1.5 kgf-m, 11.0 ft. lbs.).
d) Retighten them by turning through 45°
e) Repeat step d) once again.