Connecting Rods, Checking Radial Clearance: Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Audi RS 5, 2014 Audi RS 5, and 2013 Audi RS 5. 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.

-- Position The Connecting Rod Bearing Cap And Tighten It To 40 Nm Without Tightening It Further; Do Not Turn The 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.