Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting RodConnecting rod bolt diameter
Standard 7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.284 to 0.287 inch)
Minimum 7.0 mm (0.276 inch)
Connecting rod thrust clearance
Standard 0.15 to 0.40 mm (0.0059 to 0.0157 inch)
Maximum 0.50 mm (0.020 inch)
Connecting rod oil clearance
Standard 0.045 to 0.067 mm (0.0018 to 0.0026 inch)
Maximum 0.070 mm (0.0028 inch)
Connecting rod out-of alignment
Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Connecting rod twist
Maximum 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Connecting rod bushing inside diameter 22.005 to 22.014 mm (0.8663 to 0.8667 inch)
Rod Bearing Cap
Step 1
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
Step 2
Mark the front side of each connecting cap bolt with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.