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Radial Play of Connecting Rod, Measuring|Page 2805 > < Power Take-Off, Component Overview|Page 2800
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Connecting Rod: Specifications
Radial Play of Connecting Rod, Measuring

Radial play of connecting rod, measuring

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Plastigage

Work sequence
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Remove connecting rod bearing caps.

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Clean bearing caps and journals

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

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Install connecting rod bearing cap and tighten to 30 Nm. DO NOT turn crankshaft.

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Remove connecting rod bearing caps again.

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Compare width of Plastigage with measuring scale:

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New radial play: 0.028 to 0.077 mm

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Radial play wear limit: 0.12 mm

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Replace bolts for connecting rod bearings.

Radial Play of Connecting Rod, Measuring|Page 2805 > < Power Take-Off, Component Overview|Page 2800