Armada 2WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) (2006)
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft with plastigage installed.
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Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and bearings. Measure the plastigage width using the scale on the plastigage bag.
NOTE: The procedure when the measured value exceeds the repair limit is the same as that described in "Method of Measurement".
CRUSH HEIGHT OF CONNECTING ROD BEARING
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When connecting rod bearing cap is removed after being tightened to the specified torque with the connecting rod bearings installed, the tip end of
the bearing must protrude.
Standard: There must be crush height.
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If standard is not met, replace connecting rod bearings.
Connecting Rod Bearing
Connecting Rod Bearing
Undersize
Undersize
Connecting Rod Bearing Oil Clearance
Connecting Rod Bearing Oil Clearance