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Connecting Rod Bearing: Specifications

Connecting Rod Bolts ....................................................................................................................................................  30 Nm + 90° (1/4 additional turn) 

Replace

Connecting Rod Bearings 

Axial play

New ....................................................................................................................................................................................................  0,10 to 0,35 mm
Wear limit ........................................................................................................................................................................................................  0,4 mm

Radial clearance

New ....................................................................................................................................................................................................  0,02 to 0,06 mm
Wear limit ......................................................................................................................................................................................................  0,09 mm

Bearing Shells, Installation Location

Bearing shell - 1 - with oil bore - arrow - for connecting rod.

Bearing shell - 2 - without oil bore for connecting rod cover.

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Place the bearing shells centrally into the connecting rod and connecting rod cap.

Dimension - a - must be the same at left and right.

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