Crush Height Of Connecting Rod Bearing

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When connecting rod bearing cap is removed after being tightened to the specified torque with the connecting rod bearings installed, the tip end of the bearing must protrude. Refer to "ASSEMBLY " for the tightening procedure.
1. Standard: There must be crush height.
If standard is not met, replace connecting rod bearings.

Fig 1: Identifying Crush Height Of Connecting Rod Bearing
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.