Passat Wagon L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (AAZ) (1996)
Connecting Rod Bearing: Testing and Inspection
LEGEND
1
Piston Ring
2
Piston
3
Piston Pin
4
Circlip
5
Connecting Rod
6
Bearing Shell
7
Cylinder Block
8
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap
9
Locating Pin
10
Oil Spray Jet
11
Bolt
12
Connecting Rod Bolt
NOTE: During testing and inspection procedures, refer to the component location illustration above and component notes below.
COMPONENT NOTES
Bearing Shell (6)
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Note installed position
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Do not interchange used bearing shells
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Ensure that retaining lugs fit tightly in recesses
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Axial clearance:
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Wear limit: 0.37 mm
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Check radial clearance with Plastigage:
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Wear limit: 0.08 mm
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Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance.
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap (8)
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Note installation position.
Locating Pin (9)
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The fitted pin must seat securely in the connecting rod, not in the bearing cap.