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Connecting Rod, Engine

Mechanical Specifications

Piston pin bore diameter 21.008-21.012 mm (0.8270-0.8272 inch)
Piston pin diameter 21.011-21.013 mm (0.8271-0.8273 inch)
Piston pin length 60.51-60.08 mm (2.382-2.365 inch)
Piston pin-to-piston fit 0.002 to 0.009 mm (0.00007-0.00003 inch)
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance-standard 0.004-0.02 mm (0.0001-0.0007 inch)
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance-service limit 0.035 mm (0.0013 inch)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter 21.017-21.031 mm (0.827-0.828 inch) Connecting rod length (center-to-center) 138.06-138.14 mm (5.435-5.438 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend 0.038 mm per 25 (0.0014 per 0.984 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist 0.050 mm per 25 (0.0019 per 0.984 inch)

Torque Specifications

Connecting rod cap bolts

Tighten bolts in two stages.
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
^ Stage 2: Tighten to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)