Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod Bolt


Tightening torque (15 Nm -> +45� -> +45� (1.5 kgf-m -> +45� -> +45�, 11.0 lbf-ft -> +45� -> +45�)




Big-end side clearance
Standard 0.25 - 0.40 mm (0.0098 - 0.0157 in.)





Note:
Check big-end side clearance of connecting rod, with rod fitted and connected to its crankshaft pin in the normal manner.

Connecting rod alignment
Limit on bow 0.05 mm (0.0019 in.)
Limit on twist 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)





Note:
Mount connecting rod on aligner to check for bow and twist.

Connecting rod bolt measurement points
"a": 28.5 mm (1.12 in.)
"b": 42.0 mm (1.65 in.)

Connecting rod bolt diameter difference
Limit ("A" - "B") 0.05 mm (0.0019 in.)












Connecting rod bearing clearance
Standard 0.045 - 0.063 mm (0.0017 - 0.0024 in.)
Limit 0.065 mm (0.0025 in.)





Connecting rod big-end inside diameter