Connecting Rod, Measuring Radial Clearance

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Plastigage^®

Procedure

-- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap. Clean the bearing cap and journal.

-- Place the Plastigage^® over the entire width of the bearing journal or into the bearing shells.

-- Place connecting rod bearing cap and fasten with the old bolts -Item 1- OVERVIEW - PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD, do not turn the crankshaft.

-- Install the connecting rod bearing cap.

-- Compare width of Plastigage^® with calibrated scale.

Radial clearance:

New: 0.02 to 0.07 mm.

-- Replace connecting rod bolts.

NOTE:

Wear limit not yet determined.