A4 Quattro Sedan V6-2.8L (ACK) (1997)
Connecting Rod: Service and Repair
Connecting Rod and Connecting Rod Bearings
Notes:
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Replace the connecting rods only as a set.
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Do not interchange connecting rod bearings.
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Mark connecting rod bearing caps with light center punch marks before removing.
Checking radial clearance
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Remove connecting rod bearing caps. Clean bearing shells and journals.
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Place Plastigage over entire width of bearing journal or bearing cap.
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Install connecting rod bearing cap and tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: DO NOT turn the crankshaft or allow it to rotate while measuring with Plastigage in place.
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Remove connecting rod bearing cap again.
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Compare width of Plastigage with calibrated scale.
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Always replace connecting rod bolts.