Method of Using Plastigage
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Armada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove oil and dust on the crankshaft pin and surfaces of each bearing completely.
- Cut a plastigage slightly shorter than the bearing width, and place it in the crankshaft axial direction, avoiding oil holes.
- 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.
- 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".