Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Connecting Rod: Specifications

Dimensional Specifications

Axial Clearance:

Wear limit ......................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.37 mm

Tightening Specifications

Connecting Rod Bolt:

Step 1 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................  30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 .............................................................................................................................................................................  plus additional 1/4 turn (90°)

Note:
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Always replace bolts

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Oil the threads and contact surfaces

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Use old bolts to measure radial clearance