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Connecting Rod

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Piston Pin Bore Diameter 21.017-21.031 mm (0.8274-0.8280 in)
Crankshaft Bearing Bore Diameter 53.015-53.035 mm (2.0872-2.0880 in)
Length (Center to Center) 138.06-138.14 mm (5.435-5.4386 in)
Side Clearance (Assembled to Crank)
Standard 0.15-0.30 mm (0.006-0.012 in)
Service Limit 0.35 mm (Max (0.0137 in)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts (1)

(1) Tighten in two steps:
- Alternately tighten new torque-to-yield bolts in several passes to 40-45 Nm (30-33 ft. lbs.)
- Rotate bolts an additional 90-120 degrees.