Lexus Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting rod bolts

Step 1 ......................................................................................................................................................................................  40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft-lbf)

Step 2 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................  90°

Thrust clearance 
Standard ...................................................................................................................................................................  0.15 to 0.55 mm (0.0059 to 0.0217 in.)
Maximum .............................................................................................................................................................................................  0.70 mm (0.0276 in.)

Big end inside diameter
Mark 1 ..............................................................................................................................................................  56.000 to 56.006 mm (2.2047 to 2.2050 in.)
Mark 2 ..............................................................................................................................................................  56.007 to 56.012 mm (2.2050 to 2.2052 in.)
Mark 3 ..............................................................................................................................................................  56.013 to 56.018 mm (2.2052 to 2.2054 in.)
Mark 4 ..............................................................................................................................................................  56.019 to 56.024 mm (2.2055 to 2.2057 in.)