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Connecting Rod Bearing: Specifications

CONNECTING ROD BIG END DIAMETER 

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Install connecting rod bearing cap without installing connecting rod bearing, and tightening connecting rod bolts to the specified torque. Refer to
"ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.

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Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod big end with inside micrometer.
Standard: 57.000 - 57.013 mm (2.2441 - 2.2446 inch) 

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If out of the standard, replace connecting rod assembly.

CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEARANCE 

Connecting Rod Bushing Inner Diameter 

Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bushing with inside micrometer.

Standard: 22.000 - 22.012 mm (0.8661 - 0.8666 inch) 

Piston Pin Outer Diameter 

Measure the outer diameter of piston pin with micrometer.

Standard: 21.989 - 22.001 mm (0.8657 - 0.8662 inch) 

Connecting Rod Bushing Oil Clearance 
(Connecting rod bushing oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bushing inner diameter) - (Piston pin outer diameter)
Standard:  0.005- 0.017 mm (0.0002 - 0.0007 inch) 
Limit: 0.030 mm (0.0012 inch) 
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If the calculated value exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly and/or piston and piston pin assembly.

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