FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Connecting Rod: Specifications










Connecting Rod Bolts
Always replace bolts
First step 50 Nm
Second step Tighten an additional 90° turn
Tighten to 50 Nm to measure radial play, do not tighten further.

Connecting Rods
Axial Play
New 0.20 to 0.45 mm
Radial Clearance
New 0.010 to 0.052 mm
Wear Limit 0.120 mm