Connecting Rod, Engine

CONNECTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY

Maximum misalignment:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)

Maximum twist:
0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)

CONNECTING ROD BOLT

Standard diameter:
7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 in.)
Minimum diameter:
7.0 mm (0.276 in.)





Torque: 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)





Mark the front side of each connecting cap bolt with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts by 90° as shown in the illustration.





Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.