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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod Nuts

NOTE: New nuts and bolts must be used for reassembly.

First pass 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Final pass Tighten an additional 90°

Connecting Rod
Pin bore diameter 23.958-23.976 mm (0.943-0.944 in)
Length (center-to-center) 145.965-146.035 mm (5.747-5.749 in)
Maximum allowed bend mm (0.0005 in) per 25.4 mm (1.000 in)
Maximum allowed twist 0.038 mm (0.0015 in) per 25.4 mm (1.000 in)
Bearing bore diameter 56.82 mm-56.84 mm (2.237 in-2.238 in)
Bearing clearance-to-crankshaft 0.022-0.064 mm (0.0008-0.0025 in)
Side clearance 0.092-0.268 mm (0.0036-0.0106 in)