FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Connecting Rod: Specifications














Replace Bolts
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts 45 Nm plus an additional 90° turn

Axial clearance:
New 0.10 to 0.30 mm
Wear limit 0.40 mm

Radial clearance:
New 0.02 to 0.06 mm
Wear limit 0.09 mm
Use old bolts for radial play measurement, tighten to 45 Nm but do not tighten further