Nissan and Datsun Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Connecting Rod Bearing: Specifications

CONNECTING ROD BEARING 

0  ..........................................................................................................................................................................  1.500 - 1.503 (0.0591 - 0.0592) - Black
1  .........................................................................................................................................................................  1.503 - 1.506 (0.0592- 0.0593) - Brown
2  ..........................................................................................................................................................................  1.506 - 1.509 (0.0593- 0.0594) - Green
3  .......................................................................................................................................................................  1.509 - 1.512 (0.0594 - 0.0595) - Yellow

Undersize 

Undersize  ...................................................................................................................................................................................  0.25 mm (0.0098 in.)
Thickness  ......................................................................................................................................................  1.627 - 1.635 mm (0.0641 - 0.0644 in.)
Crank pin journal diameter "Dp"  ............................................................................................  Grind so that bearing clearance is the specified value.

Connecting Rod Bearing Oil Clearance 
Connecting rod bearing oil clearance

Standard  ......................................................................................................................................................................  0.020-0.039 (0.0008 - 0.0015)
Limit  ....................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.055 (0.0022)

Tightening Torque 

Connecting rod bolts

Step 1:  .........................................................................................................................................................................  19.6 Nm (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft. lbs.)
Step 2:  ........................................................................................................................................................................................  90° Angle tightening