Protege LX L4-1.6L DOHC (2000)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting Rod
Connecting Rod Specifications
Torque ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 48-50 Nm (35-36 ft lbs)
Bending ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Distortion .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.07 mm (0.0028 in)
Center-to-Center Distance ............................................................................................................................................ 132.85-132.95 mm (5.230-5.234 in)
Oil Clearance Inspection
Standard ............................................................................................................................................................. 0.028-0.048 mm (0.0012-0.0018 in)
Maximum .................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
Connecting Rod Bearing Thickness
Standard ......................................................................................................................................................... 1.504-1.520 mm (0.05922-0.05984 in)
0.25 Undersize ............................................................................................................................................... 1.629-1.633 mm (0.06422-0.06436 in)
0.50 Undersize ............................................................................................................................................... 1.754-1.758 mm (0.06914-0.06929 in)
0.75 Undersize ............................................................................................................................................... 1.879-1.883 mm (o.07406-0.07421 in)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance
Standard ................................................................................................................................................................. 0.110-0.262 mm (0.005-0.010 in)
Maximum ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
