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Connecting Rod Bearing: Specifications

Connecting rod caps

Stage 1: Tighten to  ..............................................................................................................................................................................  25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
Stage 2: Tighten to  ..............................................................................................................................................................................  45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
Stage 3: Tighten an additional  .......................................................................................................................................................................  105 degrees.

Connecting rod bearing bore diameter ...............................................................................................................   61.635-61.655 mm (2.4266-2.4274 inch)  
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance-desired ............................................................................................  0.025-0.035 mm (0.001-0.0014 inch)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance-allowable ....................................................................................  0.022-0.069 mm (0.00086-0.0027 inch)

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