Connecting Rod Bearing Oil Clearance

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Method of Measurement

Install connecting rod bearings to the connecting rod and cap. Tighten connecting rod bolts to the specified torque. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly .

(Oil clearance) = (Inside diameter of connecting rod bearing) - (Crankshaft pin diameter)

Standard

: Refer to MAIN BEARING .

Method of Using Plastigage

Remove oil and dust on the crankshaft pin and surfaces of each bearing completely.

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Cut a plastigage (A) slightly shorter than the bearing width, and place it in the crankshaft axial direction, avoiding oil holes.
Lubricate the connecting rod bolts with clean engine oil.

Install the connecting rod bearings to the connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap, and tighten the connecting rod bolts to the specified torque.

CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft with plastigage installed.

Step 1	: 40 N.m (4.1 kg-m, 30 ft-lb)
Step 2	: 40 N.m (4.1 kg-m, 30 ft-lb) + Tighten 60°

Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and bearings. Measure the plastigage width using the scale on the plastigage bag.
NOTE:
- The procedure when the measured value exceeds the repair limit is the same as that described in 'Method of Measurement'.
- If the clearance is found to be out of specification, try another set of connecting rod bearings.