Method by Calculation
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- Install connecting rod bearings (1) to connecting rod (2) and connecting rod cap, and tighten connecting rod bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY " for the tightening procedure.
- Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bearing with an inside micrometer.
(Oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bearing inner diameter) - (Crankshaft pin journal diameter)
Standard and limit: Refer to "CONNECTING ROD BEARING ".
- If the calculated value exceeds the limit, select proper connecting rod bearing according to connecting rod big end diameter and crankshaft pin journal diameter to obtain the specified bearing oil clearance. Refer to "DESCRIPTION ".