Toyota Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting rod cap x Connecting rod

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

Connecting rod thrust clearance 

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

Connecting rod oil clearance 

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

Connecting rod out-of alignment Maximum ..............................................................................................   0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Connecting rod twist Maximum  .................................................................................................................  0.15 mm (0.0059 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Connecting rod bushing inside diameter  ..........................................................................................................  22.005 - 22.014 mm (0.8663 - 0.8667 inch)
Connecting rod bolt diameter 

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