Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Connecting Rod: Specifications
Measurement Specifications

DIMENSIONS

Axial Clearance:

New .......................................................................................................................................................................  0.5-0.31 mm (0.0020-0.0122 inch)
Wear Limit ..............................................................................................................................................................................  0.37 mm (0.0146 inch) 

Radial Clearance:

New .....................................................................................................................................................................  0.01-0.06 mm (0.0004-0.0024 inch)
Wear Limit ..............................................................................................................................................................................  0.12 mm (0.0047 inch) 

NOTE:

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Check radial clearance with Plastigage:

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Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance.

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Connecting Rod Nuts:

Tighten In Two Stages:

First Stage ................................................................................................................................................................................  30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) 
Second Stage ......................................................................................................................................................  turn an additional 90° (1/4 turn) 

NOTE:

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Oil threads and contact surfaces.

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Tighten only to: 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) when measuring radial (oil) clearance.