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Connecting Rod: Testing and Inspection
Connecting Rod, Measuring Radial Clearance

Connecting Rod, Measuring Radial Clearance

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

‹› Plastigage

Procedure

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Remove connecting rod bearing cap.

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Clean bearing cap and journal.

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Place Plastigage over the entire width of the bearing journal or into the bearing shells.

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Install connecting rod bearing cap and tighten to 30 Nm. Do not turn crankshaft.

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Reinstall connecting rod cover.

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Compare width of Plastigage with calibrated scale.

Radial clearance:

‹› New: 0.010 to 0.052 mm.

‹› Wear limit: 0.120 mm.

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Replace connecting rod bolts.

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