Connecting Rod: Testing and Inspection

Connecting Rod, Measuring Radial Clearance

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Plastigage

Procedure

- Remove connecting rod bearing cap. Clean the bearing cap and journal.

- Place the Plastigage over the entire width of the bearing journal or into the bearing shells.

- Position the connecting rod bearing cap and tighten it to 30 Nm without tightening it further; do not turn the crankshaft.

- Reinstall connecting rod cover.

- Compare width of Plastigage with calibrated scale.

Radial clearance:

• Wear limit: 0.08 mm.

- Replace connecting rod bolts.