LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Toyota >> 1983 >> Corolla Base >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Mechanical >> 1.5L 4-CYL - VIN [A] & 1.6L 4-CYL - VIN [A] >> Removal & Installation >> Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance

Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance

  1. Check bearings for scoring or wear. Replace if damaged. Clean oil from crankshaft. Check bearing clearance using Plastigage method. Tighten rod caps to 26-32 ft. lbs. (35-43 N.m). Maximum connecting rod bearing clearance is .0031" (.080 mm).
  2. If beyond limit, replace rod bearing inserts with ones having same number as marked on bearing cap. There are three sizes of standard rod bearings, marked 1, 2 and 3 accordingly.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals