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Connecting Rod: Specifications

CONNECTING ROD

Connecting rod thrust clearance

Standard  ...............................................................................................................................................................  0.15 to 0.40 (0.0059 to 0.0157 in.)
Maximum  ....................................................................................................................................................................................  0.50 mm (0.020 in.)

Connecting rod oil clearance

Standard  ...........................................................................................................................................................  0.045 to 0.067 (0.0018 to 0.0026 in.)
Maximum  ................................................................................................................................................................................  0.070 mm (0.0028 in.)

Connecting rod out-of alignment

Maximum  ...............................................................................................................................................  0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)

Connecting rod twist

Maximum  ...............................................................................................................................................  0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)

Connecting rod bolt diameter

Standard  ................................................................................................................................................................  7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 in.)
Minimum  .......................................................................................................................................................................................  7.0 mm (0.276 in.)

CONNECTING ROD CAP BOLTS

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.
Torque  .....................................................................................................................................................................  40 N*m (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf)

Step 2:

Mark the front side of each connecting cap bolt with paint.
Tighten the cap bolts another 90° as shown in the illustration in the order in step 1.
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.

Crankshaft Main Bearing > < Connecting Rod Bearing|Specifications