Connecting Rod Bend And Torsion

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check with connecting rod aligner.
Bend:

Limit: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in) per 100 mm (3.94 in) length

Torsion:

Limit: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in) per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
If it exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly.

Fig 1: Checking Connecting Rod Bend And Torsion
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.