FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting Rod
Pin bore diameter 23.958-23.976 mm (0.943-0.944 inch)
Rod length (center-to-center) 145.965-146.035 mm (5.747-5.749 inch)
Maximum allowed bend mm (0.0005 inch) per 25.4 mm (1.000 inch)
Maximum allowed twist 0.038 mm (0.0015 inch) per 25.4 mm (1.000 inch)
Bearing bore diameter 56.82 mm-56.84 mm (2.237 in-2.238 inch)
Rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.008-0.061 mm (0.0003-0.0024 inch)
Rod side clearance 0.092-0.268 mm (0.0036-0.0106 inch)

Connecting Rod Nuts
New nuts and bolts must be used for reassembly.
First pass 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Final pass tighten 90°