CONSTRUCTION
Connecting rods that have been forged for high strength are used for weight reduction.
Knock pins are used at the mating surfaces of the bearing caps of the connecting rod to minimize the shifting of the bearing caps during assembly.
Plastic region tightening bolts are used.
An aluminum bearing is used for the connecting rod bearings.
The lining surface of the connecting rod bearing has been micro-grooved to achieve an optimal amount of oil clearance. As a result, cold-engine cranking performance has been improved and engine vibrations have been reduced.
| *1 | Connecting Rod Small End Bush | *2 | Connecting Rod |
| *3 | Connecting Rod Bearing | *4 | Knock Pin |
| *5 | Connecting Rod Cap | *6 | Plastic Region Tightening Bolt |
| *a | Micro-grooved Surface | - | - |