Beetle L4-1781cc 1.8L Turbo (APH) (1999)
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Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting rod bearing cap torque
Assembly
Tighten ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Nm (22 ft lb) + 90°
To measure radial clearance
Tighten .............................................................................................................................................................. 30 Nm (22 ft lb) but NOT additional 90°
Connecting Rod Bearing shell
Axial clearance
New .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.05 to 0.31 mm
Wear limit ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.40 mm
Check radial clearance with Plastigage:
New ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.01 to 0.05mm
Wear limit ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.09 mm
Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance
