Crush Height Of Connecting Rod Bearing

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

Fig 1: Measuring Crush Height Of Connecting Rod Bearing

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.