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

ROD BEARING CAP

Connecting Rod Cap Bolt
1st 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
2nd Turn 90 degrees

CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE

Thrust Clearance
Standard 0.160-0.362 mm (0.0063-0.0143 in)
Maximum 0.362 mm (0.0143 in)

Oil Clearance
Standard 0.024-0.048 mm (0.0009-0.0019 in)
Maximum 0.063 mm (0.0025 in)

Maximum Misalignment 0.05 per 100 mm (0.0020 per 3.94 in)
Maximum Twist 0.05 per 100 mm (0.0020 per 3.94 in)

Connecting Rod Bolt
Standard Diameter 7.2-7.3 mm (0.283-0.287 in)
Minimum Diameter 7.0 mm (0.276 in)