Allroad Quattro V6-2.7L Turbo (APB) (2002)
Connecting Rod Bearing: Testing and Inspection
Connecting rods, Connecting rod bearings, checking
Note:
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Only replace complete sets of conrods
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Do not interchange connecting rod bearings.
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Before removing, mark positions of connecting rod bearing caps with a felt pen or similar.
Checking radial clearance
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Remove conrod bearing cap. Clean bearing cap and bearing journal.
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Place a length of Plastigage corresponding to width of bearing on the bearing journal or bearing shell.
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Fit Conrod bearing cap and tighten to 20 Nm. Do not rotate crankshaft.
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Remove Conrod bearing cap again.
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Compare width of Plastigage with calibrated scale.
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Fit new Conrod bearing bolts.
Final Assembly Tightening torque: 30 Nm + 90 (1/4 turn)