Connecting Rod Bearing (Big end)

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Install connecting rod bearing to connecting rod and cap.
Install connecting rod cap to connecting rod.
Tighten bolts to the specified torque.
Measure inner diameter "C" of connecting rod.

Fig 1: Measuring Inner Diameter Of Connecting Rod
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Measure outer diameter "Dp" of each crankshaft pin journal.
Calculate connecting rod bearing clearance.
Connecting rod bearing clearance = C - Dp

Standard: 0.034 - 0.059 mm (0.0013 - 0.0023 in)

Limit: 0.070 mm (0.0028 in)
If it exceeds the limit, replace bearing.
If clearance cannot be adjusted within the standard of any bearing, grind crankshaft journal and use undersized bearing. Refer to BEARING CLEARANCE .

Fig 2: Measuring Outer Diameter Of Crankshaft Pin Journal
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If crankshaft is replaced with a new one, select connecting rod bearing according to the following table.
Connecting rod bearing grade number (Identification color):

These numbers are punched in either Arabic or Roman numerals.

Fig 3: Connecting Rod Bearing Selection Chart
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Fig 4: Identifying Identification Code
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