Measure the diameter of each connecting rod bolt at point A and point B with a micrometer.

Calculate the difference in diameter between point A and point B.
Point AпјЌPoint B = Difference in Diameter
Difference in Diameter
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Specification: |
0пјЌ0.05 mm (0пјЌ0.0020 in) |
If the difference in diameter is out of tolerance, replace the connecting rod bolt.
Connecting Rod and Crankshaft End Play Inspection
Remove the oil pump.
Measure the connecting rod end play with a feeler gauge (A) between the
connecting rod (B) and the crankshaft (C).
Connecting Rod End Play
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Body
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Fuel Recommendation
Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number
of 87 or higher. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic
rapping noise that can lea ...