Lexus Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting rod

Thrust clearance

STD .............................................................................................................................................................  0.160 - 0.290 mm (0.0063 - 0.0114 inch)
Maximum .................................................................................................................................................................................  0.35 mm (0.0138 inch)

Connecting rod thickness ..............................................................................................................................  22.880 - 22.920 mm (0.9008 - 0.9024 inch)
Connecting rod oil clearance

STD .............................................................................................................................................................  0.027 - 0.053 mm (0.0011 - 0.0021 inch)
Maximum ...............................................................................................................................................................................  0.065 mm (0.0026 inch)

Rod band 

Maximum per 100 mm (3.94 inch) ................................................................................................................................................  0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)

Rod twist 

Maximum per 100 mm (3.94 inch) ...............................................................................................................................................  0. 15 mm (0.0059 inch)

Bushing inside diameter ....................................................................................................................................  22.005 - 22.014 mm (0.8663 - 0.8667 inch)
Connecting rod bolt tension portion diameter

STD ...................................................................................................................................................................  7.200 - 7.300 mm (0.2835 - 0.2874 inch)
Maximum .......................................................................................................................................................................................  7.00 mm (0.2756 inch)

Connecting rod cap x Connecting rod

1st .....................................................................................................................................................................................  25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
2nd ..........................................................................................................................................................................................  Turn 90 (Turn 90, Turn 90)