Connecting Rod Bushing Clearance (Small End)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Measure inner diameter "C" of bushing.

Fig 1: Measuring Inner Diameter Of Bushing
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Measure outer diameter "Dp" of piston pin.

Fig 2: Measuring Outer Diameter Of Piston Pin
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Calculate piston pin to connecting rod bushing clearance.
Piston pin to connecting rod bushing clearance = C - Dp

Standard: 0.005 - 0.017 mm (0.0002 - 0.0007 in)

Limit: 0.023 mm (0.0009 in)

If it exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly or connecting rod bushing and/or piston pin.