Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting rodStandard thrust clearance 0.160 to 0.362 mm (0.0063 to 0.0143 inch)
Maximum thrust clearance 0.362 mm (0.0143 inch)
Standard oil clearance 0.032 to 0.063 mm (0.0013 to 0.0025 inch)
Maximum oil clearance 0.063 mm (0.0025 inch)
Connecting rod bearing center wall thickness (Reference)
Mark 1 1.485 to 1.488 mm (0.0585 to 0.0586 inch)
Mark 2 1.489 to 1.491 mm (0.0586 to 0.0587 inch)
Mark 3 1.492 to 1.494 mm (0.0587 to 0.0588 inch)
Connecting rod small end bore diameter 22.005 to 22.014 mm (0.8663 to 0.8667 inch)
Connecting rod small end bore diameter (Reference)
Mark A 22.005 to 22.008 mm (0.8663 to 0.8665 inch)
Mark B 22.009 to 22.011 mm (0.8665 to 0.8666 inch)
Mark C 22.012 to 22.014 mm (0.8666 to 0.8667 inch)
Standard oil clearance 0.005 to 0.011 mm (0.0002 to 0.0004 inch)
Maximum oil clearance 0.011 mm (0.0004 inch)
Maximum rod out-of alignment per 100 mm (3.94 inch) 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Maximum rod twist per 100 mm (3.94 inch) 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)
Rod Bearing Cap
Step 1
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
Step 2
Mark the front of the connecting rod cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts by 90° as shown in the illustration.