Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting Rod Thrust ClearanceStandard thrust clearance 0.160 to 0.342 mm (0.0063 to 0.0135 inch)
Maximum thrust clearance 0.342 mm (0.0135 inch)
Connecting Rod Oil Clearance
Standard oil clearance 0.028 to 0.060 mm (0.0011 to 0.0024 inch)
Maximum oil clearance 0.080 mm (0.0032 inch)
Connecting Rod Sub-Assembly
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)
Connecting Rod Bolt
Standard diameter 6.6 to 6.7 mm (0.260 to 0.264 inch)
Minimum diameter 6.4 mm (0.252 inch)
Connecting Rod Bolt Torque and Sequence
Using SST, tighten the bolts in several passes to the specified torque.
Torque 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
Mark the front of the connecting cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts by 90° as shown in the illustration.