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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod bolts
Stage 1: 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2: additional 90 degrees

Connecting rod pin bore diameter 23.958 - 23.976 mm (0.943 - 0.944 inch)
Connecting rod length (center-to-center) 145.965 - 146.035 mm (5.747 - 5.749 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend 0.013 mm (0.0005 inch) per 25.4 mm (1.000 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist 0.038 mm (0.0015 inch) per 25.4 mm (1.000 inch)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter 56.82 mm - 56.84 mm (2.237 inch - 2.238 inch)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.008 - 0.061 mm (0.0003 - 0.0024 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance 0.092 - 0.268 mm (0.0036 - 0.0106 inch)