Beetle L4-2.0L (AEG) (2000)
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Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting Rod Bearing
Axial clearance
New ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 0.05 0.35 mm
Wear limit ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.40 mm
Check radial clearance with Plastigage:
New ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.01 0.06mm
Wear limit ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.12 mm
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Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance
Connecting rod bolt
Assembly
Tighten ............................................................................................................................................ 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) plus additional 90° (1/4 turn)
To measure radial clearance
Tighten ........................................................................................................................................................ 30 Nm (22 ft lb) but NOT additional 90°
