Crush Height Of Connecting Rod Bearing

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 [ENGINE UNIT: DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ] for the tightening procedure.

Fig 1: Identifying Crush Height Of Connecting Rod Bearing
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Standard: There must be crush height.
If the standard is not met, replace connecting rod bearings.