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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod cap nuts Tighten in pairs to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs).

Connecting Rod
Pin bore diameter 23.105-23.145 mm (0.9096-0.9112 inch)
Rod length (center-to-center) 140.46-140.54 mm (5.530-5.533 inch)
Maximum allowed bend 0.04 per 25 mm (0.0016 per inch)
Maximum allowed twist 0.075 per 25 mm (0.003 per inch)
Bearing bore diameter 57.15-57.17 mm (2.250-2.251 inch)
Bearing-to-crankshaft clearance
Desired 0.025-0.035 mm (0.001-0.0014 inch)
Allowable 0.020-0.066 mm (0.00086-0.0027 inch)
Side clearance (assembled to crank)
Standard 0.15-0.35 mm (0.006-0.014 inch)
Service limit 0.36 mm (0.014 inch) max