Replacement Of Connecting Rod Bushing (Small End)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drive in small end bushing until it is flush with end surface of rod.
CAUTION: Be sure to align the oil holes.

Fig 1: Aligning Oil Holes
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Ream the bushing so that clearance with piston pin is within specification.
1. Piston pin to connecting rod bushing clearance
  1. Standard : 0.005 - 0.017 mm (0.0002 - 0.0007 in)
  2. Limit : 0.023 mm (0.0009 in)