Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting rodThrust clearance
Standard 0.160 to 0.362 mm (0.0063 to 0.0143 in.)
Maximum 0.362 mm (0.0143 in.)
Oil clearance
Standard 0.024 to 0.048 mm (0.0009 to 0.0019 in.)
Maximum 0.08 mm (0.0032 in.)
Large end bore diameter
Mark 1 51.000 to 51.007 mm (2.0079 to 2.0082 in.)
Mark 2 51.008 to 51.013 mm (2.0082 to 2.0084 in.)
Mark 3 51.014 to 51.020 mm (2.0084 to 2.0087 in.)
Bend
Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Twist
Maximum 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Connecting rod bolt
Tension portion diameter
Standard 7.2 to 7.3 mm (0.283 to 0.287 in.)
Maximum 7.0 mm (0.276 in.)
Rod Bearing Cap
Check that the front mark of the connection rod cap is facing in the correct direction.
NOTICE: Match the numbered connecting rod cap with the connecting rod.
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads and under the heads of the connecting rod bolts.
Using a 12 mm socket wrench, tighten the bolts in several passes to the specified torque.
Torque 24.5 N*m (250 kgf*cm, 18 ft*lbf)
Mark the front of the connecting rod bolts with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.