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Connecting Rod, Engine > < Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve|Testing and Inspection
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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)

Connecting Rod, Engine > < Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve|Testing and Inspection