FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Piston pin bore diameter 21.017-21.031 mm (0.827-0.828 in.)
Crankshaft bearing bore diameter 53.015-53.035 mm (2.0872-2.0879 in.)
Length (center to center) 138.06-138.14 mm (5.435-5.38 in.)
Alignment (bore to bore max. difference) d
Twist 0.050 mm per 25 (0.0019 per 0.984 in.)
Bend 0.038 mm per 25 (0.0014 per 0.984 in.)
Side clearance (assembled to crank)

d Pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar. 101.5 mm on each side of rod centerline.

Connecting rod caps bolts
Stage 1 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)