Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting rod
Tighten the connecting rod bolts to 20 N-m (2.0 kgf-m, 14 lbf-ft).
Tighten the connecting rod bolts an additional 90°.

Pin-to-rod clearance
Standard or New 0.005 - 0.015 mm (0.0002 - 0.0006 in.)
Service Limit 0.02 mm (0.0008 in.)
Small-end bore diameter
Standard or New 19.969 - 19.975 mm (0.7862 - 0.7864 in.)
Large-end bore diameter
Standard or New 48.0 mm (1.89 in.)
End play installed on crankshaft
Standard or New 0.15 - 0.35 mm (0.006 - 0.014 in.)
Service Limit 0.45 mm (0.018 in.)