SX4 2WD L4-2.0L (2007)
d. From number stamped on connecting rod and its cap and alphabet stamped on crank web No. 3 cylinder, determine new standard bearing to be
installed to connecting rod big-end inside, by referring to the table.
For example, if number stamped on connecting rod and its cap is "1" and alphabet stamped on crank web No. 3 cylinder is "B", install a new
standard bearing painted in "Black" to its connecting rod big-end inside.
Specifications of new standard connecting rod bearing size
e. Check bearing clearance with newly selected standard bearing.
If clearance still exceeds its limit, use next thicker bearing and recheck clearance.
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Connecting rod bolt
Measure each thread diameter of connecting rod bolts (1) at "A" on 28.5 mm (1.12 in.) from bolt mounting surface and "B" on 42.0 mm (1.65 in.)
from bolt mounting surface by using a micrometer (2). Calculate difference in diameters ("A"-"B"). If it exceeds limit, replace connecting rod.
Connecting rod bolt measurement points
