Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod
Pin Bore Diameter 22.012-22.024 mm (0.86661-0.86708 inch)
Crankshaft Bearing Bore Diameter 56.866-56.886 mm (2.23881-2.23960 inch)
Length (Center-to-Center) 150.7 mm (5.933 inch)
Alignment (Bore-To-Bore Max. Diff.) (g)
Twist 0.050 per 25 mm (0.00197 per 0.9843 inch)
Bend 0.038 per 25 mm (0.00150 per 0.9843 inch)

(g) Pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar, 101.5 mm on each side of rod centerline.

Side Clearance (Assembled to Crank)
Standard 0.15-0.45 mm (0.00591-0.01772 inch)
Service Limit 0.50 mm (0.01969 inch) MAX

Connecting Rod bearing cap bolts
Stage 1: tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
Stage 2: tighten to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
Stage 3: tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Check the connecting rod bearing clearance.