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Crankshaft Main Bearing > < Connecting Rod Bearing|Specifications
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Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting rod length (center-to-center) ..........................................................................................................................................  176 mm (6.929 inch)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter ..............................................................................................................  72.987-73.013 mm (2.8735-2.8745 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance ...........................................................................................................................................  0.3-0.6 mm (0.012-0.024 inch)

Connecting rod cap
Install the connecting rod cap and the bolts. Tighten the bolts in the following sequence.

1

Tighten to ................................................................................................................................................................................  45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).

2

Tighten to ................................................................................................................................................................................  68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).

Crankshaft Main Bearing > < Connecting Rod Bearing|Specifications