Connecting Rod, Measuring Radial Clearance
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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.
- Plastigage must rest in center of bearing shell.
-- Install the connector rod bearing cover and tighten bolts to 45 Nm, do not rotate crankshaft when doing so.
-- 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.