Connecting Rod, Measuring Radial Clearance

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.

• Plastigage must rest in center of bearing shell.

- Install the connector rod bearing cover and tighten bolts to 45 Nm, do not rotate crankshaft when doing so.

- 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.