FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Without Variable Camshaft Phasing

CONNECTING ROD

Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolts 25 Nm+30°+15° (18 lb ft+30°+15°)

CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE

Rod Side Clearance 0.07-0.242 mm (0.0027-0.009 in)
Connecting Rod Journal - Diameter - All 43 mm (1.69 in)
Taper - Maximum 0.005 mm (0.00019 in)
Out of Round - Maximum 0.004 mm (0.00015 in)