Connecting Rod: Testing and Inspection

Connecting Rod Radial Clearance, Measuring

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:

• New: 0.02 to 0.06 mm.

• Wear limit: 0.09 mm.

- Replace connecting rod bolts.