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Measuring Connecting Rod Bearing Side Clearance

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  1. Insert a feeler gage between the connecting rod caps and measure the connecting rod side clearance. The proper connecting rod side clearance specification is 0.15-0.44 mm (0.006-0.017 in).
    2. Fig 1: Measuring Connecting Side Clearance
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  2. Connecting rod side clearances may also be measured with a dial indicator set.
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