Connecting Rods, Checking Radial Clearance

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Plastigage®

Procedure

NOTE:

Use old bolts to measure radial play.

-- 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.

-- Place connecting rod bearing cap and fasten with the old bolts, do not turn the crankshaft. Refer to -item 1- Bolt (See Figure).

-- Install the connecting rod bearing cap.

-- Compare width of Plastigage® with calibrated scale.

Radial clearance:

New: 0.02 to 0.07 mm.

-- Replace bolts for the final assembly.