Connecting Rods, Checking Radial Clearance
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Plastigauge®
- Use the old bolts for radial clearance measurement.
-- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
-- Clean the bearing cap and pin.
-- Place the Plastigauge® over the entire width of the bearing journal or into the bearing shells.
-- Position the connecting rod bearing cap and fasten with the old bolts -item 1- OVERVIEW - PISTONS AND CONNECTING ROD. Do not turn the crankshaft at the same time.
-- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap again.
-- Compare the width of the Plastigauge® with the measuring scale.
Radial clearance:
- New: 0.02 to 0.06 mm.
- Wear limit: 0.09 mm.
-- Replace the bolts for the final assembly.