Connecting Rods, Checking Radial Clearance

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Plastigauge^®

NOTE:

Use Old Bolts To Measure Radial Play.

-- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.

-- Clean the bearing cap and journal.

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

-- Position the connecting rod bearing cap and tighten it with an additional turn; do not turn the crankshaft. Refer to -Item ) OVERVIEW - PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD.

-- Install the connecting rod bearing cap.

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

Radial Clearance:

New: 0.020 to 0.069 mm.
Wear limit: 0.120 mm.

-- Replace bolts for the final assembly.