Connecting Rods
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Big-end side clearance:
Check big-end of connecting rod for side clearance, with rod fitted and connected to its crank pin in the normal manner. If measured clearance is found to exceed its limit, replace connecting rod.
Big-end side clearance
- Standard: 0.25-0.40 mm (0.0098-0.0157 in.)
- Limit: 0.45 mm (0.0177 in.)
- Connecting rod alignment:
Mount connecting rod on aligner to check it for bow and twist. If limit is exceeded, replace it.
Connecting rod alignment
- Limit on bow: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
- Limit on twist: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)