Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod side clearance
standard 0.11-0.49 mm (0.0047-0.0193 inch)
service limit 0.49 mm MAX (0.0193 in MAX)





Connecting Rod Cap
Tighten the 2 connecting rod cap bolts in 3 stages.
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
^ Stage 2: Tighten to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
^ Stage 3: Tighten an additional 105 degrees.