Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolts






Tighten the 16 bolts in 2 stages, in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)
- Stage 2: additional 90-120 degrees

Piston-to-connecting rod clearance 6.58-7.58 mm (0.259-0.298 inch)
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance 0.016-0.038 mm (0.0006-0.0015 inch)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter 22.02-22.01 mm (0.8671-0.8666 inch)
Connecting rod length (centerline bore-to-bore) 150.7 mm (5.9330 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowable bend ±0.038 mm (0.0015 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowable twist ±0.05 mm (0.0019 inch)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter 56.86-56.89 mm (2.2388-2.2396 inch)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.06-0.02 mm (0.0026-0.0010 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance (standard) 0.015-0.45 mm (0.0006-0.0177 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance (maximum) 0.50 mm (0.0197 inch)