Lexus Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting rod thrust clearance

Standard .............................................................................................................................................................  0.15 to 0.30 mm (0.0059 to 0.0118 inch)
Maximum .......................................................................................................................................................................................  0.35 mm (0.0138 inch)

Connecting rod oil clearance

Standard .........................................................................................................................................................  0.038 to 0.066 mm (0.0015 to 0.0026 inch)
Maximum .......................................................................................................................................................................................  0.08 mm (0.0031 inch)

Connecting rod out-of-alignment

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

Connecting rod twist

Maximum per 100 mm (3.94 inch) ................................................................................................................................................  0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)

Connecting rod bushing inside diameter ........................................................................................................  22.005 to 22.014 mm (0.8663 to 0.8667 inch)
Connecting rod bolt diameter

Standard .....................................................................................................................................................................  7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 inch)
Minimum ...........................................................................................................................................................................................  7.0 mm (0.276 inch)

Connecting rod cap x Connecting rod

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