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Connecting Rod Bearing: Testing and Inspection

LEGEND 

1

Piston Ring

2

Piston

3

Piston Pin

4

Circlip

5

Connecting Rod

6

Bearing Shell

7

Cylinder Block

8

Connecting Rod Bearing Cap

9

Locating Pin

10

Oil Spray Jet

11

Bolt

12

Connecting Rod Bolt

 
NOTE:  During testing and inspection procedures, refer to the component location illustration above and component notes below.

COMPONENT NOTES 

Bearing Shell (6) 
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Note installed position

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Do not interchange used bearing shells

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Ensure that retaining lugs fit tightly in recesses

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Axial clearance:
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Wear limit: 0.37 mm 

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Check radial clearance with Plastigage:
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Wear limit: 0.08 mm 

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Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance.

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