Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting Rod

Connecting Rod Bolts
Replace bolts

First pass ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 45 Nm
Final pass ......................................................................................................................................................................... Rotate an additional 90° turn

Bearing Shells

Axial play new .................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.10 to 0.35 mm
Wear limit ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.40 mm
radial clearance

New ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.02 to 0.06 mm
Wear limit ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.09 mm