Jetta L4-2.0L (AZG) (2004)
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Connecting Rod: Specifications
Conventional Connecting Rod
Connecting rod bearing cap .................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Nm
plus an additional 1/4 turn (90°)
Axial clearance
New .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.10 to 0.31 mm
Wear limit ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.37 mm
Check radial clearance with Plastigage
New .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.01 to 0.06 mm
Wear limit ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.12 mm
(Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance)
Industrially cracked connecting rod
Separating cap from connecting rod ....................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Nm
plus an additional 1/4 turn (90°)
Axial clearance
New ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.10 ... 0.35 mm
Wear limit ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 0.4 mm
Check radial clearance with Plastigage
New .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.01....0.05 mm
Wear limit ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.09 mm
(Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance)
