Bearing shells - installed positions

Fig 1: Installation Position Of Bearing Shells

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Bearing shell - 1  - with oil bore - arrow  - for connecting rod.

Bearing shell - 2  - without oil bore for connecting rod cover.

• Place bearing shells centered into connecting rod and connecting rod cap.

Dimension - a  - must be the same at left and right. Max. deviation: 0.2 mm