Connecting Rods, Checking Radial Clearance
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Plastigauge®
Procedure
-- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
-- Clean the bearing cap and journal.
-- 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 ) Connecting Rod Bolts without turning the crankshaft.
-- Install the connecting rod bearing cap.
-- Compare width of Plastigauge® with calibrated scale.
Radial clearance:
- New: 0.02 to 0.06 mm.
- Wear limit: 0.09 mm.
-- Replace connecting rod bolts.