Connecting Rod: Specifications
CONNECTING RODThrust clearance
Standard 0.15 to 0.55 mm (0.0059 to 0.0217 in.)
Maximum 0.70 mm (0.0276 in.)
Oil clearance
Standard 0.025 to 0.050 mm (0.0010 to 0.0020 in.)
Maximum 0.070 mm (0.0028 in.)
Standard sized bearing
Center wall thickness
Mark 2 1.489 to 1.492 mm (0.0586 to 0.0587 in.)
Mark 3 1.492 to 1.495 mm (0.0587 to 0.0589 in.)
Mark 4 1.495 to 1.498 mm (0.0589 to 0.0590 in.)
Mark 5 1.498 to 1.501 mm (0.0590 to 0.0591 in.)
Mark 6 1.501 to 1.504 mm (0.0591 to 0.0592 in.)
Mark 7 1.504 to 1.507 mm (0.0592 to 0.0593 in.)
Big end
Inside diameter
Mark 1 56.000 to 56.006 mm (2.2047 to 2.2050 in.)
Mark 2 56.007 to 56.012 mm (2.2050 to 2.2052 in.)
Mark 3 56.013 to 56.018 mm (2.2052 to 2.2054 in.)
Mark 4 56.019 to 56.024 mm (2.2055 to 2.2057 in.)
Connecting rod
Bend
Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.937 in.)
Twist
Maximum 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) per 100 mm (3.937 in.)
Connecting rod bolt
Diameter
Standard 8.5 to 8.6 mm (0.335 to 0.339 in.)
Minimum 8.3 mm (0.327 in.)
CONNECTING ROD BEARING
Step 1:
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque 40 N*m (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf)
Step 2:
Mark the front side of each connecting cap bolt with paint.
Tighten the cap bolts another 90° as shown in the illustration in the order in step 1.
Check that the painted marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.