Connecting Rod Bushing Oil Clearance (Small End)

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(Connecting rod small end oil clearance) = (Inner diameter of connecting rod small end)-(Outer diameter of piston pin)

Standard : 0.005-0.017 mm (0.0002-0.007 in)
Limit : 0.030-mm (0.0012 in)

If the measured value exceeds the standard, replace the connecting rod assembly and/or piston and piston pin assembly.
If replacing the piston and piston pin assembly, refer to the Table for Selective Fitting for Piston to select the piston corresponding to the applicable bore grade of the cylinder block to be used. Refer to PISTON-TO-BORE CLEARANCE .

Fig 1: Locating Connecting Rod Identification Marks (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Factory installed parts grading:
Service parts apply only to grade 0.

Fig 2: View Of Grade Table
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 3: Locating Connecting Rod Identification Marks (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.