Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Connecting Rod, Engine

CONNECTING ROD

Connecting Rod Cap Bolt
1st 20 Nm (15 Ib ft)
2nd Turn 90 degrees

CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE

Connecting Rod
Standard Oil Clearance 0.03-0.062 mm (0.0012-0.0024 in)
Maximum Oil Clearance 0.07 mm (0.0028 in)
Standard Oil Clearance 0.016-0.039 mm (0.0006-0.0015 in)
Maximum Oil Clearance 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)

Connecting Rod Bolt
Standard Diameter 6.6-6.7 mm (0.2598-0.2638 in)
Minimum Diameter 6.4 mm (0.252 in)

Connecting Rod Large End Bore Diameter
Mark A 20.012-20.015 mm (0.7879-0.7880 in)
Mark B 20.016-20.018 mm (0.7880-0.7881 in)
Mark C 20.019-20.021 mm (0.7881-0.7882 in)

Connecting Rod Small End Bore Diameter
Mark 1 47.000-47.008 mm (1.8504-1.8507 in)
Mark 2 47.009-47.016 mm (1.8507-1.8510 in)
Mark 3 47.017-47.024 mm (1.8510-1.8513 in)