Connecting Rods, Checking Radial Clearance: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Audi S5, 2011 Audi S5, 2010 Audi S5, 2009 Audi S5, and 2008 Audi S5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Remove The 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.
-- Install The Connecting Rod Bearing Cap And Tighten It To 60 Nm Without Any Additional Turns. Do Not Turn Crankshaft.
-- Install The Connecting Rod Bearing Cap.
-- Compare Width Of Plastigage® With Calibrated Scale.
Radial Clearance:
- New: 0.020 to 0.069 mm.
- Wear limit: 0.120 mm.
-- Replace Connecting Rod Bolts.