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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Big-end side clearance
Standard: 0.25 - 0.40 mm (0.0099 - 0.0157 in.)

Connecting rod big-end inside diameter





Connecting rod alignment
Limit on bow: 0.05 mm (0.0019 in.)
Limit on twist: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)





Connecting rod bolt measurement points
"a": 28.5 mm (1.12 in.)
"b": 42.0 mm (1.65 in.)

Connecting rod bolt diameter difference
Limit ("A" - "B"): 0.05 mm (0.0019 in.)

Connecting rod bolt* 15 Nm -> +45° -> +45° (1.5 kgf-m -> +45° -> +45°, 11.0 lbf-ft -> +45° -> +45°

For fastener with * (asterisk) below, be sure to tighten it according to specified procedure in "Repair Instructions".