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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Piston-to-connecting rod clearance 6.58 - 7.58 mm
Rod-to-pin clearance 0.016 - 0.038 mm (0.0006 - 0.0015 in.)
Pin bore diameter 22.02 - 22.01 mm (0.8671 - 0.8666 in.)
Length (centerline bore-to-bore) 150.7 mm (5.9330 in.)
Maximum allowable bend ±0.038 mm (0.0015 in.)
Maximum allowable twist ±0.05 mm (0.0019 in.)
Bearing bore diameter 56.86 - 56.89 mm (2.2388 - 2.2396 in.)
Rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.06 - 0.02 mm (0.0026 - 0.0010 in.)
Side clearance
Standard 0.015 - 0.45 mm (0.0006 - 0.0177 in.)
Maximum 0.50 mm (0.0197 in.)





Connecting rod bearing caps and bolts (cracked cap design)
- Tighten to 42 Nm (31 ft. lbs.)
- Tighten an additional 90 - 120 degrees