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Connecting Rod Bearing: Specifications

General Specifications

Connecting Rod Bearing

Connecting rod journal diameter .......................................................................................................................  53.003-52.983 mm (2.0867-2.0859 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum taper .......................................................................................................................................  0.004 mm (0.0002 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum out-of-round ...................................................................................  0.0075 mm (0.0003 inch) between cross sections
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance .........................................................................................................................  0.009-0.0235 mm (0.0004-0.0093 inch)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter .....................................................................................................................  22.012-22.024 mm (0.8666-0.8671 inch)
Connecting rod length (centerline bore-to-bore) ..........................................................................................................................  169.1 mm (6.6575 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend ......................................................................................................................................  0.038 mm (0.0015 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist ........................................................................................................................................  0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter (with assembled liners) ........................................................................  53.049-53.027 mm (2.0885-2.0877 inch)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance ...................................................................................................  0.064-0.026 mm (0.0025-0.0010 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance ...............................................................................................................................  0.475-0.125 mm (0.0187-0.0049 inch)

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