Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Connecting Rod: Specifications

Crankshaft Conrod Journal

Basic diameter

47.778 - 47.758 mm 

1st undersize

47.528 - 47.508 mm 

2nd undersize

47.278 - 47.258 mm 

3rd undersize

47.028 - 47.008 mm 

Connecting Rod

Cap bolts

30 Nm + 90 degrees 

Bearing shell

Axial Clearance

New

0.05 to 0.35 mm 

Wear limit

0.37 mm 

Radial clearance

New 

Wear limit