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Connecting Rod Bearing: Specifications

ROD BEARING CAP

The connecting cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1

Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
SST 09011-38121
Torque:  25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)

Step 2

Mark the front side of each connecting cap bolt with paint.
Tighten the cap bolts another 90° as shown in the illustration.

CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE

Standard thrust clearance:  0.15 to 0.40 mm (0.0059 to 0.0157 inch)
Maximum thrust clearance:  0.50 mm (0.020 inch)

CONNECTING ROD OIL CLEARANCE

Standard oil clearance:  0.045 to 0.067 mm (0.0018 to 0.0026 inch)
Maximum oil clearance:  0.070 mm (0.0028 inch)

CONNECTING ROD DIAMETER

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