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 connecting rod bearings installed, the tip end of bearing must protrude. Refer to "ASSEMBLY " for the tightening procedure.
Standard : There must be crush height.
If the 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.