Connecting Rods, Checking Radial Clearance

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Plastigauge^®

Procedure 

-- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.

-- Clean the bearing cap and pin.

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

-- Position the connecting rod bearing cap and tighten the >>old<< bolts -item  ) Bolts without turning the crankshaft.

-- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap again.

-- Compare the width of Plastigauge^® with the measuring scale.

• Radial clearance: 0.028 to 0.065 mm.

-- Replace connecting rod bolts after removing.