Lexus Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting rod cap

1st .............................................................................................................................................................................................  25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft lb)
2nd ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................  90°

Thrust clearance

Standard ..................................................................................................................................................................  0.25 to 0.40 mm (0.00984 to 0.0157 in)
Maximum ..............................................................................................................................................................................................  0.50 mm (0.0197 in)

Oil clearance

Standard ............................................................................................................................................................  0.042 to 0.068 mm (0.00165 to 0.00268 in)
Maximum ..........................................................................................................................................................................................  0.070 mm (0.00276 in)

Rod diameter

Mark 1 ...........................................................................................................................................................  51.000 to 51.006 mm (2.00787 to 2.00811 in)
Mark 2 ...........................................................................................................................................................  51.000 to 51.012 mm (2.00815 to 2.00834 in)
Mark 3 ...........................................................................................................................................................  51.013 to 51.018 mm (2.00838 to 2.00858 in)
Mark 4 ...........................................................................................................................................................  51.019 to 51.024 mm (2.00862 to 2.00881 in)