Connecting Rod, Engine

2004 Lexus LX 470 V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)SECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting Rod Cap X Connecting Rod
1st Pass 24.5 Nm (250 kg.m, 18 lb/ft)
Final Pass + 90°

Rod Bend (Maximum per 100 mm (3.94 in.)) 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Rod Twist (Maximum per 100 mm (3.94 in.)) 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)
Bushing Inside Diameter 22.005-22.014mm (0.8663-0.8667 in.)
Piston Pin Diameter 21.997-22.006 (0.8660-0.8664 in.)
Bushing Oil Clearance
STD 0.005-0.011 mm (0.0002-0.0004 in.)
Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

Thrust Clearance
STD 0.160-0.290 mm (0.0063-0.0138 in)
Maximum 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.)

Connecting Rod Thickness 22.880-22.920 mm (0.9008-0.9024 in.)
Connecting Rod Oil Clearance
STD 0.027-0.053 mm (0.0011-0.0021 in.)
Maximum 0.065 mm (0.0026 in.)

RENDER: 1.0x

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