Mazda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting Rod

Connecting Rod:

Piston Pin Bore Diameter ..............................................................................................................................  23.105 - 23.145 mm (0.9096 - 0.9112 inch)
Crankshaft Bearing Bore Diameter ...........................................................................................................................  5.15 - 5.17 mm (2.250 - 2.251 inch)
Length:

Center to Center ..........................................................................................................................................  140.46 - 140.54 mm (5.530 - 5.533 inch)

Alignment (Bore to Bore Maximum Difference):

Twist .......................................................................................................................................................................  0.075 per 25 mm (0.003 per inch)
Bend .......................................................................................................................................................................  0.04 per 25 mm (0.0016 per inch)

Side Clearance (Assembled to Crank):

Standard ..............................................................................................................................................................  0.15 - 0.35 mm (0.006 - 0.014 inch)
Service Limit ...........................................................................................................................................................  0.36 mm Max. (0.014 inch Max.)