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Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting Rod

Rod-to-pin clearance .......................................................................................................................................  0.009 - 0.0235 mm (0.0004 - 0.0093 inch)
Pin bore diameter ..........................................................................................................................................  22.012 - 22.024 mm (0.8666 - 0.8671 inch)
Length (center-to-center) .............................................................................................................................................................  169.1 mm (6.6575 inch)
Maximum allowed bend ..............................................................................................................................................................  0.038 mm (0.0015 inch)
Maximum allowed twist  a .............................................................................................................................................................  0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Bearing bore diameter (with assembled liners) ...............................................................................................  53.049 - 53.027 mm (2.0885-2.0877 inch)
Bearing-to-crankshaft clearance ........................................................................................................................  0.064 - 0.026 mm (0.0025  -0.0010 inch)
Side clearance ...................................................................................................................................................  0.475 - 0.125 mm (0.0187 - 0.0049 inch)

a The pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in the same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a
203 mm bar, 105.5 mm on each side of rod centerline.

Discard the bolts

New connecting rod bolts

First pass ...............................................................................................................................................................................................  43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)
Final pass ........................................................................................................................................................................................................  tighten 105°

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