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

Connecting Rod
Clearance-to-pin 0.016-0.038 mm (0.0006-0.0015 inch)
Pin bore diameter 22.02-22.01 mm (0.8671-0.8666 inch)
Length (centerline bore-to-bore) 150.7 mm (5.9330 inch)
Maximum allowable bend ±0.038 mm (0.0015 inch)
Maximum allowable twist ±0.05 mm (0.0019 inch)
Bearing bore diameter 56.86-56.89 mm (2.2388-2.2396 inch)
Bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.06-0.02 mm (0.0026-0.0010 inch)
Side clearance
Standard 0.015-0.45 mm (0.0006-0.0177 inch)
Maximum 0.50 mm (0.0197 inch)

Connecting Rod Bolts
Discard the bolts.





First pass 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
Second pass 43 Nm (32 lb-ft).
Final pass Rotate an additional 90-120°