Connecting Rods, Checking Radial Clearance

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Plastigage®

Procedure

-- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap. Clean the bearing cap and journal.

-- Place the Plastigage® over the entire width of the bearing journal or into the bearing shells.

-- Install the connecting rod bearing cap and tighten it to 30 Nm without any additional turns.

-- Do not turn the crankshaft while doing this.

-- Install the connecting rod bearing cap.

-- Compare width of Plastigage® with calibrated scale.

Radial clearance:

• Wear limit: 0.08 mm (0.0031 inch).

-- Replace connecting rod bolts.