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Connecting Rods, Checking Radial Clearance: Procedure

-- 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.

-- Place connecting rod bearing cap and fasten with the old bolts (refer to -item 1-  OVERVIEW - PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS- List Item:Bolts), do not turn the crankshaft.

-- Install the connecting rod bearing cap.

-- Compare width of Plastigauge® with calibrated scale.

Radial clearance: 

-- Replace connecting rod bolts.

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