Connecting Rods, Checking Radial Clearance

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Plastigage^®

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 -Item ) OVERVIEW - PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD, do not turn the crankshaft.

-- Install the connecting rod bearing cap.

-- Compare width of Plastigage^® with calibrated scale.

Radial Clearance:

New: 0.010 to 0.052 mm.
Wear limit: 0.120 mm.

-- Replace bolts for the final assembly.