Connecting Rod Bushing Oil Clearance

Connecting Rod Bushing Inner Diameter 

Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bushing with an inside micrometer (A).

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Piston Pin Outer Diameter 

Measure the outer diameter of piston pin with a micrometer (A).

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Connecting Rod Bushing Oil Clearance 

(Connecting rod bushing oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bushing inner diameter) - (Piston pin outer diameter)

• If the calculated value exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly and/or piston and piston pin assembly.
• If replacing piston and piston pin assembly, refer to Description .
• If replacing connecting rod assembly, refer to Connecting Rod Bearing  to select the connecting rod bearing.