FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Service Limits & General Specifications

CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE





^ Measure the side clearance between connecting rod and crankshaft arm with a feeler gauge (A).
Standard: 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 in)
Limit: 0.40 mm (0.0157 in)
^ If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod, and measure again. If it still exceeds the limit, replace crankshaft also.

CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION





^ Check with a connecting rod aligner.
C: Feeler gauge
Bend (A):
Limit: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in) per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
Torsion (B):
Limit: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in) per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
^ If it exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly.





CONNECTING ROD