Checking radial clearance
- Remove connecting rod bearing cap. Clean bearing cap and bearing journal.
- Place a length of Plastigage corresponding to width of bearing on the bearing journal or bearing shell.
- Install connecting rod bearing cap and tighten to 20 Nm. Do not rotate crankshaft.
- Remove connecting rod bearing cap again.
- Compare width of Plastigage with calibrated scale.CONNECTING ROD BEARING RADIAL CLEARANCE
Clearance when new Wear limit 0.015 - 0.062 mm 0.12 mm - Install new connecting rod bearing bolts.