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

Fig 1: Identifying Connecting Rod Bearing Crush Height
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
If standard is not met, replace connecting rod bearings.