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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod Thrust Clearance
Standard 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 0.052 mm (0.0011 to 0.0020 inch)
Maximum oil clearance 0.080 mm (0.0031 inch)

Connecting Rod Sub-Assembly
Maximum misalignment 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Maximum twist 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)

Connecting Rod Bolt
Standard diameter 8.7 to 8.8 mm (0.3425 to 0.3465 inch)
Minimum diameter mm (inch)

Connecting Rod Bolt Torque and Sequence
Using SST, tighten the bolts in several passes to the specified torque.
Torque 30 Nm (306 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.)





Mark the front of each connecting rod bolts with paint.
Retighten the bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.