Connecting Rod: Specifications
PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTING RODThe connecting cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)
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
Connecting Rod Side Clearance, Out-of-round, & Diameter
Connecting rod diameter:
Connecting rod bearing center wall thickness:
Standard crankshaft pin diameter 52.992 to 53.000 mm (2.0863 to 2.0866 in.)