Check con-rod bearing clearance (with micrometer
gauge and internal measuring device)
Measure
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Attach inner plunger and calibrate with micrometer gauge
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Mount con-rod bearing cover on con-rod
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Tighten 2x bolt 35 Nm + 45° +
15°
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Measure con-rod bearing diameters at 3 points
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Measure at points I, II and III with internal measuring
device
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Work out average con-rod diameter
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Formula: I + II + III / 3
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Measure con-rod bearing journal diameter at 2 points
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Measure at points I and II with micrometer gauge
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Work out average con-rod bearing journal diameter
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Determine con-rod bearing play
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Calculation formula: average con-rod bearing diameter - average
con-rod bearing journal diameter
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Perform target/actual comparison
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Permissible con-rod bearing play: 0.019 to 0.071 mm.
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