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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Bearing Clearance
Production 0.038 - 0.078 mm (0.0015-0.0031 inch)
Service 0.025 - 0.063 mm (0.0010 - 0.0025 inch)
Journal Diameter 57.116 - 57.148 mm (2.2487 - 2.2497 inch)
Journal Out-of-Round
Production 0.007 mm - Maximum (0.0002 inch - Maximum)
Service 0.025 mm - Maximum (0.0010 inch - Maximum)
Journal Taper
Production 0.00508 mm - Maximum (0.00030 inch - Maximum)
Service 0.025 mm - Maximum (0.0010 inch - Maximum)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.15 - 0.44 mm (0.006 - 0.017 inch)

Connecting Rod Nut
Torque:
First Pass 20 ft. lbs.
Final Pass 70 degrees