FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Connecting Rod, Engine










Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolts:
Replace
Tighten 50 Nm + 90° additional turn

Axial play:
New 0.20 to 0.45 mm

Radial clearance:
Position the connecting rod bearing cap and tighten it to 50 Nm without tightening it further; do not turn the crankshaft.
New 0.010 to 0.052 mm
Wear limit 0.120 mm