Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting RodConnecting rod thrust clearance
Standard 0.15 to 0.30 mm (0.0059 to 0.0118 in.)
Maximum 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.)
Connecting rod oil clearance
Standard 0.026 to 0.046 mm (0.0010 to 0.0018 in.)
Maximum 0.066 mm (0.0025 in.)
Connecting rod out-of-alignment
Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Connecting rod twist
Maximum 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Connecting rod bushing inside diameter 22.005 to 22.014 mm (0.8663 to 0.8667 in.)
Connecting rod bolt diameter
Standard 7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 in.)
Minimum 7.0 mm (0.276 in.)
Rod Bearing Cap
Tighten the bolts alternately with the specified torque.
Torque 25 Nm (250 kgf/cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
Mark the front side of each connecting cap bolt with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.