New Beetle L4-2.0L (AVH) (2005)
Connecting Rod Bearing: Specifications
Gradual introduction of industrially cracked connecting rods
Bearing shell
Axial clearance
New .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.05 to 0.31 mm
Wear limit ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.37 mm
Check radial clearance with Plastigage:
New ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.01 to 0.06 mm
Wear limit ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.12 mm
Piston with industrially cracked connecting rod
Bearing shell
Axial clearance
New .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.10 to 0.35 mm
Wear limit ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.4 mm
Check radial clearance with Plastigage:
New .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.01 to 0.05 mm
Wear limit .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.09 mm
Crankshaft dimensions
(dimensions in mm)