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Connecting Rod, Engine

SPECIFICATIONS
Connecting rod
Piston pin press - in load 7500 - 17,500 N (750 - 1,750 kg, 1,653 - 3,858 lbs.)
Side clearance (Big end) 0.10 - 0.25 mm (0.0039 - 0.0098 inch)
Bend 0.05 mm or less/100 mm (0.0020 inch or less/3.937 inch)
Twist 0.1 mm or less/100 mm (0.0039 inch or less/3.937 inch)
Bearing
Oil clearance
Standard 0.022 - 0.040 mm (0.0009 - 0.0016 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
Pin diameter 21.974 - 21.985 mm (0.8651 - 0.8655 inch)

TIGHTENING TORQUE
Connecting rod nuts 35 + 92° 350 + 92°, 26 + 92 ft. lbs.)