Corolla Sedan 4-Door L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC MFI (1997)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting Rod
DIMENSIONS
Thrust Clearance
Standard .......................................................................................................................................................... 0.150-0.250 mm (0.0059-0.0098 inch)
Maximum ................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.30 mm (0.0118 inch)
Rod Bend [1] ................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Rod Twist [1] ................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Bolt Out Side Diameter
Standard ............................................................................................................................................................ 8.860-9.00 mm (0.3488-0.3543 inch)
Minimum ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8.60 mm (0.3386 inch)
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts
Tighten connecting rod cap bolts in two steps alternating sides.
1st step torque: 29 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
2nd step tighten an additional 90°
[1] Maximum per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
