Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting Rod Thrust ClearanceStandard thrust clearance 0.160 to 0.362 mm (0.0063 to 0.0143 inch)
Maximum thrust clearance 0.362 mm (0.0143 inch)
Connecting Rod Oil Clearance
Standard oil clearance 0.024 to 0.048 mm (0.0009 to 0.0019 inch)
Maximum oil clearance 0.08 mm (0.0032 inch)
Connecting Rod Sub-Assembly
Maximum misalignment 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Maximum twist 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
Connecting Rod Bolt
Standard diameter 7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 inch)
Maximum diameter 7.0 mm (0.276 inch)
Connecting Rod Bolt Torque and Sequence
Using a 12 mm socket wrench, tighten the bolts in several passes to the specified torque.
Torque 24.5 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
Mark the front of the connecting rod bolts with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.