Connecting Rod Inspection
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- Measure each connecting rod for bending and distortion.
- If not as specified, replace the connecting rod.
Bending
0.038 mm {0.0014 in}max./25 mm {0.98 in}
Distortion
0.050 mm {0.0019 in}max./25 mm {0.98 in}
Center-to-center distance
138.06-138.14 mm {5.4355-5.4385 in}