Connecting Rod Radial Clearance, Measuring

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Plastigage

Procedure 

-- Remove 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.

-- Position the connecting rod bearing cap and tighten it to 30 Nm without tightening it further; do not turn the crankshaft.

-- Reinstall connecting rod cover.

-- Compare width of Plastigage with calibrated scale.

Radial clearance: 

• New: 0.02 to 0.06 mm.
• Wear limit: 0.09 mm.

-- Replace connecting rod bolts.