Connecting Rod Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata, and 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Measure each connecting rod for bending and distortion. Replace the connecting rod as necessary.
Bending
- 0.05 mm {0.0020 in} max. /50 mm {1.97 in}
Distortion
- 0.07 mm {0.0028 in} max. /50 mm {1.97 in}
Center-to-Center Distance
- 132.85-132.95 mm {5.2304-5.2342 in}