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

Connecting rod 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 thrust clearance

Standard 0.15 to 0.40 (0.0059 to 0.0157 in.)
Maximum 0.50 mm (0.0197 in.)

Connecting rod oil clearance

Standard 0.045 to 0.067 (0.0018 to 0.0026 in.)
Maximum 0.070 mm (0.0028 in.)

Connecting rod cap x Connecting rod sub-assembly

Alternately tighten the bolts in several steps

1st 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm 30 ft.-lbf)
2nd Turn 90°