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Connecting Rod

DIMENSIONS
Thrust Clearance
Standard 0.150-0.250 mm (0.0059-0.0098 inch)
Maximum 0.30 mm (0.0118 inch)
Rod Bend [1] 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Rod Twist [1] 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Bolt Out Side Diameter
Standard 8.860-9.00 mm (0.3488-0.3543 inch)
Minimum 8.60 mm (0.3386 inch)

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts
Tighten connecting rod cap bolts in two steps alternating sides.
1st step torque: 29 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
2nd step tighten an additional 90°

[1] Maximum per 100 mm (3.94 inch)