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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod
Pin bore diameter 23.105 - 23.145 mm (0.9096 - 0.9112 in.)
Length (center-to-center) 140.46 - 140.54 mm (5.530 - 5.533 in.)
Maximum allowed bend 0.04 per 25 mm (0.0016 per in.)
Maximum allowed twist 0.075 per 25 mm (0.003 per in.)
Side clearance (assembled to crank)
Standard 0.15 - 0.35 mm (0.006 - 0.014 in.)
Service limit 0.36 mm (0.014 in.) maximum

Connecting rod cap nuts 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)