Scion Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting Rod Bolts

Diameter

Standard ...............................................................................................................................................................  6.6 to 6.7 mm (0.260 to 0.264 inch)
Minimum .....................................................................................................................................................................................  6.4 mm (0.252 inch)

If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the bolt.

First pass ...........................................................................................................................................................................  15 Nm (153 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
Final pass .........................................................................................................................................................................................................  Tighten 90°

Connecting Rod 

Thrust clearance

Standard .......................................................................................................................................................  0.16 to 0.36 mm (0.0063 to 0.0142 inch)
Maximum .................................................................................................................................................................................  0.36 mm (0.0142 inch)

Bearing oil clearance

Standard ...................................................................................................................................................  0.016 to 0.040 mm (0.0006 to 0.0016 inch)
Maximum .................................................................................................................................................................................  0.06 mm (0.0024 inch)

Standard inside diameter ...........................................................................................................................  17.965 to 17.985 mm (0.7073 to 0.7081 inch)
Maximum misalignment ..........................................................................................................................  0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Maximum twist ........................................................................................................................................  0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)