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Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting Rod Bolt ..........................................................................................................................  30 Nm plus additional 1/4 turn (90°) further Replace
Connecting Rod Bearing shell

Axial clearance

New .......................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.05 0.35 mm 
Wear limit ......................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.40 mm

Check radial clearance with Plastigage

New ......................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.02 0.07 mm, 
Wear limit ...................................................................................................................................................................................................   0.10 mm. 

Do not turn crankshaft when checking radial clearance

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