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Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting Rod 

Clearance to pin ....................................................................................................................................................  0.058-0.041 mm (0.0023-0.0016 inch)
Pin bore diameter ..................................................................................................................................................  38.542-38.550 mm (1.517-1.577 inch)
Length (center-to-center) ..................................................................................................................................................................  176 mm (6.929 inch)
Maximum allowed bend ................................................................................................................................................................  0.025 mm (0.001 inch)
Maximum allowed twist ...................................................................................................................................................................  0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
Rod bearing bore diameter ................................................................................................................................  75.987-76.013 mm (2.9916-2.9926 inch)
Bearing-to-crankshaft clearance ..........................................................................................................................  0.0152-0.089 mm (0.0006-0.0035 inch)
Rod side clearance ....................................................................................................................................................  0.230-1.067 mm (0.009-0.042 inch)

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts 

First pass .................................................................................................................................................................................................  45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
Final pass ................................................................................................................................................................................................  68 Nm (50 lb-ft).

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