Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Connecting Rod, Engine

CONNECTING ROD
Connecting rod thrust clearance
Standard 0.15 to 0.40 mm (0.0059 to 0.0157 in.)
Maximum 0.50 mm (0.020 in.)

Connecting rod oil clearance
Standard 0.045 to 0.067 mm (0.0018 to 0.0026 in.)
Maximum 0.070 mm (0.0028 in.)

Connecting rod out-of alignment
Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)

Connecting rod twist
Maximum 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) per 100 mm (3.94 in.)

Connecting rod bushing inside diameter 22.005 to 22.014 mm (0.8663 to 0.8667 in.)

CONNECTING ROD CAP BOLT

HINT: The connecting rod cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.

Step 1





- Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)

Step 2
- Retighten the cap bolts by 90° as shown in the illustration.