Replacement Of Connecting Rod Bushing (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.
- Drive in small end bushing until it is flush with end surface of rod.
Be sure to align the oil holes.
- Ream the bushing so that clearance with piston pin is within specification.
Piston pin to connecting rod bushing clearance: 0.005 - 0.017 mm (0.0002 - 0.0007 in)